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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · yesterday

#PennedPossibilities 904 — What does your MC have in common with you, the author?

He’s a tortured author. Oh, and he has curly hair.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · 4 hours ago

#PennedPossibilities 905 — Is your MC responsible for anyone other than themselves? How do they feel about this?

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 903 — MC POV: Are you afraid to be alone?

Alistair: Generally speaking, not really, no. At the moment, however, my answer might be something different than the usual one. Alone time is sacred. It’s my time to relax, or to paint or write. For the time being, Isma might be back. Whenever that might happen. Who knows. And Duncan is *already* back at my castle. I don’t trust either of them. We have strength in numbers. If I’m alone, that no doubt means that Fenella is as well. I can’t trust either of those men. They might harm her, and I would *never* allow that to happen.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · yesterday

#PennedPossibilities 904 — What does your MC have in common with you, the author?

He’s a tortured author. Oh, and he has curly hair.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 3 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 902 — How old is your antagonist? Do they act their age, or do they feel their age?

No one *truly* knows how old Isma is. And no, he doesn't act his age. He might feel it, but he never acts it. I'll leave some dialogue down below. It was from a conversation between Alistair and Eleanor, his maid. They're rather close friends at this point. For context, this story takes place in 1890.

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Her head snapped up. “Oh, good Lord. How old is your master?”

“He befriended Socrates,” he said by way of explanation. “Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sappho. He knew them all.”

She swallowed the lump in her throat. “Do you mean to say… Are you sure?”

“I’m quite sure, yes,” he responded. “He spoke of them often. I’m not entirely sure how long he had been alive at that point, or if he was bloodbound or not. I only know he was alive, whether a vampire or not. His name is Isma. He’s a callus, cruel man. I separated myself from him long ago. He’s a murderer, and an old world vampire. He’ll never change.”

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · 2 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 903 — MC POV: Are you afraid to be alone?

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 4 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 901 — What is your MC’s profession?

(There are multiple parts to this one, at least for me. No pressure! Please boost and share for everyone, in case others are interested as well. I appreciate it tons.)

Alistair is a published author.

1. Did they choose this profession for themselves or were they pressured into it by someone else?

Alistair *chose* to be an author. No one else forced him to do it. He needed a creative outlet, same as with his art.

2. If they chose it for themselves, why did they do it?

He has a lot of memories and stories to share. There are things he can weave into his plots along the way, memories or things that organically develop into the plot and help the story progress. He has a lot of experience to draw back on. Aside from that, he’s a naturally creative person. Writing fiction is *fun* for him.

3. Regardless of how they got into this profession, do they enjoy it?

He still enjoys it, no matter how much has passed him by. He always will. Like I said, writing is a fun activity for him.

4. If they were not in this profession, what would they be doing instead?

If he wasn’t an author, he would be a full-time artist. He’s a rather talented artist as it is, but he rarely ever sells or even shows off his work. It’s just a hobby for him.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · 3 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 902 — How old is your antagonist? Do they act their age, or do they feel their age?

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Her head snapped up. “Oh, good Lord. How old is your master?”

“He befriended Socrates,” he said by way of explanation. “Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sappho. He knew them all.”

She swallowed the lump in her throat. “Do you mean to say… Are you sure?”

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 5 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 900 — Share a piece of lore from your WIP.

(New thread for my friends~!)

The older a vampire is, the less the sunlight will bother them. Eventually, they will be completely unaffected, where a young vampire would immediately burn.

I’ll include an excerpt that explains things better than I ever could. At the moment this takes place, Alistair and Fenella have just learned the information we’re discussing. It’s also a favorite scene of mine, featuring Duncan and Fenella. Alistair has just stormed out of the room.

“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.”
Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate.
“It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.”
For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.” — “That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. “It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · 4 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 901 — What is your MC’s profession?

(There are multiple parts to this one, at least for me. No pressure! Please boost and share for everyone, in case others are interested as well. I appreciate it tons.)

Alistair is a published author.

1. Did they choose this profession for themselves or were they pressured into it by someone else?

Alistair *chose* to be an author. No one else forced him to do it. He needed a creative outlet, same as with his art.

2. If they chose it for themselves, why did they do it?

3. Regardless of how they got into this profession, do they enjoy it?

He still enjoys it, no matter how much has passed him by. He always will. Like I said, writing is a fun activity for him.

4. If they were not in this profession, what would they be doing instead?

If he wasn’t an author, he would be a full-time artist. He’s a rather talented artist as it is, but he rarely ever sells or even shows off his work. It’s just a hobby for him.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 5 days ago

#PennedPossibilities 900 — Share a piece of lore from your WIP.

(New thread for my friends~!)

The older a vampire is, the less the sunlight will bother them. Eventually, they will be completely unaffected, where a young vampire would immediately burn.

John Tinker

@johntinker@hear-me.social · last week

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Democracy, Fascism and Binding Energies

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@JessMahler@indiepocalypse.social · last month

The Last Lady of Lună A queer ‘why choose’ vampire romance about growing up, growing together, and fucking over your enemies. Natalia was a child when humans destroyed her clan. She's grown now and ready to fight back -- but first she needs to recruit some help. A hot team of human mercenaries specializing in security is looking for their next job, and they're exactly what she needs…

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@mariyadelano@hachyderm.io · last month

I bought my first fountain pen today!

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@JessMahler@indiepocalypse.social · last month

Currently 25% off on Smashwords
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1828648

Also available on
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLG4V5VJ
Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/m0LQYW

Smashwords

The Last Lady of Lună

I am the last of my line. My enemies are hunting me. And my mates don't believe in vampires.

Available now at your favorite digital store!

#WhyChoose #Romance #Books #Vampires

@JessMahler@indiepocalypse.social · last month

The Last Lady of Lună

I am the last of my line. My enemies are hunting me. And my mates don't believe in vampires.

The Last Lady of Lună is a slow burn paranormal romance and the first in a series about Natalia of the Lună vampires, her five mates, and the future they will build together.

Currently 25% off on Smashttps://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1828648hwords

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Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/m0LQYW

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · last month

#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?

The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.

(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)

Mariya Delano

@mariyadelano@hachyderm.io · last month

I bought my first fountain pen today!

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · last month

#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?

The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.

(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)

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@JessMahler@indiepocalypse.social · 2 months ago

The Last Lady of Lună

I am the last of my line. My enemies are hunting me. And my mates don't believe in vampires.

The Last Lady of Lună is a slow burn paranormal romance and the first in a series about Natalia of the Lună vampires, her five mates, and the future they will build together.

Now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLG4V5VJ
Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/m0LQYW

Available now at your favorite digital store!

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@JessMahler@indiepocalypse.social · 2 months ago

If anyone finds out what Nick and Daniel get up to in their spare time, there will be hell to pay.

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