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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.)

Karen

@manipulatedstars@blorbo.social · 2 months ago

Hello hello! Made my way back to Mastodon after a while and I'm in a new instance, so may as well do an #introduction post.

Hi! I’m Karen. I’m in my late 40s. Bi, liberal, fat, nerdy, tattooed, and married. I live near New Orleans, LA. I work in IT and am working on my #cybersecurity degree.

My fave things:

- #photography - both analog and digital, collecting cameras
- music, mostly #kpop , electronic, #synthpop, 80s and 90s alternative

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A pink haired woman is taking a selfie and raising her fingers in a peace sign.

A purple haired woman stands behind a camera on a tripod, she is raising a finger and looking at someone to the left side.

Karen

@manipulatedstars@blorbo.social replied · 2 months ago

And since I'm on blorbo.social, might as well get into my fandom stuff -

As mentioned before, #Kpop is probably the biggest thing at this moment. Ult group is #ATEEZ - 8 Makes 1 Team. Hongjoong is my ult of ults. That's my baby, my blorbo of blorbos, my little chaos squirrel.

I also love #StrayKids , #Seventeen , SHINee, Mamamoo, Dreamcatcher, and many other groups.

I'm active in my local Kpop community and do photo shoots at events.

Also love reading (mostly #romance / #romantasy and other smutty goodness, but also adore #fantasy and #scifi . And #fanfiction !

Generally love most fandom chit chat, even if I'm not into a thing i love hearing others who are passionate about it!

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)

(1/2)

This is just something to ponder. I find it interesting to read or talk about. That's all.

"The type of antagonist will depend on the specific story being written, but common antagonists include a purely evil villain with no motivation, a relatable antagonist with whom the audience can sympathize, a hypocritical antagonist who is two-faced, or an antagonist that is a force of nature or an internal struggle within the protagonist. A good antagonist often has complex motivations, a clear backstory, and their actions drive the plot forward and challenge the protagonist's thematic orientation."

Thoughts:

Villain: A character who is actively evil and seeks to prevent the protagonist from achieving their goals.
Anti-villain: A character whose motives are not entirely evil but still work against the protagonist.
Relatable Antagonist: A character who is scary because they have qualities that remind the audience of themselves.
Hypocritical Antagonist: Someone who pretends to be good but is actually wicked.
Frightening Antagonist: Someone who evokes fear more than hatred.
Skilled Antagonist: Someone whose skills are matched to the protagonist's abilities.
Insane Antagonist: Someone whose unpredictable nature makes them a formidable foe.
Traitorous Antagonist: Someone who betrays a friend or family member.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)

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For my own story, Duncan is more of the traditional evil antagonist, as in an actual villain. He's just pure evil, filled with hatred for mortals, the same hatred for vampires and werewolves alike as well, and obsessed with the very idea of possessing things. He wants to kill. He wants to hunt. There's nothing redeemable about him. Saying anything more for the time being would probably give away some big spoilers, so I'll refrain.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 838 — MC POV: You’re on your death bed. Who do you want by your side?

Fenella: It would be Alistair. I want him by my side, and I want his hand in mine. If his face is the last one that I see, then I suppose I'll die happy. At this point, we can also add Hati in there as well. She's becoming a close friend of mine, her and that Samuel of hers. Lovely creatures.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 837 — Which of your characters have the best chemistry, whether it's friendly, romantic, or otherwise?

Ooooh, I love this one. It's definitely Hati and Alistair! They're friendship goals (and also my absolute favorite to write). These two are so close. They tease each other constantly, they're always there for one another, and they'll protect each other to their final breaths. The sass is off the charts as well. People, on occasion, even think they're lovers. I'll include two funny moments from different chapters.

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“Alistair, breathe,” murmured the woman, altogether amused. “Aren’t you surprised to see me?”

He swallowed, gaze turned up to the Heavens as if to ask for assistance. He let out a slow exhale, obviously distressed, and rubbed at his eyes with an index finger and thumb. “Yes, sorry. I’m just… bewildered, if we’re being entirely honest.”

There was a soft sound at the door. Fenella glanced behind him to find a woman lingering on the stairs. She took note of her elegant dress, the way her hair was pinned, and cleared her throat. “I appear to be interrupting something. Have you found yourself a lover?”

He almost choked. Before he could speak, Hati descended the front steps and wandered their way. She replied in his stead. “That’s a new one. We’ve been called a lot of things but not that. We’re friends. I’m happily spoken for, darling. My name is Hati.”

Fenella’s nose wrinkled. She lowered her voice so the driver wouldn’t hear her. “Ah, of course. You’re a wolf. I can sense it. Smell it, even. No offense intended, my dear. Our senses are keen. Anyone who is a friend of Alistair’s is a friend of mine as well. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” — “Alistair, breathe,” murmured the woman, altogether amused. “Aren’t you surprised to see me?” He swallowed, gaze turned up to the Heavens as if to ask for assistance. He let out a slow exhale, obviously distressed, and rubbed at his eyes with an index finger and thumb. “Yes, sorry. I’m just… bewildered, if we’re being entirely honest.” There was a soft sound at the door. Fenella glanced behind him to find a woman lingering on the stairs. She took note of her elegant dress, the way her hair was pinned, and cleared her throat. “I appear to be interrupting something. Have you found yourself a lover?” He almost choked. Before he could speak, Hati descended the front steps and wandered their way. She replied in his stead. “That’s a new one. We’ve been called a lot of things but not that. We’re friends. I’m happily spoken for, darling. My name is Hati.” Fenella’s nose wrinkled. She lowered her voice so the driver wouldn’t hear her. “Ah, of course. You’re a wolf. I can sense it. Smell it, even. No offense intended, my dear. Our senses are keen. Anyone who is a friend of Alistair’s is a friend of mine as well. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Joining Hati at a table in the corner, Alistair sat and made himself comfortable beside her. A nearby hearth was crackling away and the warmth it provided left him sighing in contentment. He eventually spoke. “Good evening, Hati.”

There was a moment where she just smiled. Reaching for her tankard, she raised it to him. “Here’s to you. It’s rather amazing to sit here and watch you work a room, you know. You do it so well. None of the ladies ever notice a thing, and it never gets old. I do wonder, however, where all that charm goes when you’re conversing with me.”

His eyebrows, always rather expressive, drew together in an instant. “Excuse you.”

Beside herself, she sniggered and reached out to pinch his arm. He made a face at her, unimpressed, and asked, “What brings you to the pub tonight? Were you lonely?” — Joining Hati at a table in the corner, Alistair sat and made himself comfortable beside her. A nearby hearth was crackling away and the warmth it provided left him sighing in contentment. He eventually spoke. “Good evening, Hati.” There was a moment where she just smiled. Reaching for her tankard, she raised it to him. “Here’s to you. It’s rather amazing to sit here and watch you work a room, you know. You do it so well. None of the ladies ever notice a thing, and it never gets old. I do wonder, however, where all that charm goes when you’re conversing with me.” His eyebrows, always rather expressive, drew together in an instant. “Excuse you.” Beside herself, she sniggered and reached out to pinch his arm. He made a face at her, unimpressed, and asked, “What brings you to the pub tonight? Were you lonely?”

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 836 — SC POV: What is your darkest childhood memory?

(So, why this question? I'll explain.

The childhood stuff matters. Bright, beautiful memories matter as much as the dark ones. Sure, we don’t value the dark ones the way we value the bright, but whether we’re aware of it or not, the dark ones influence our life choices as well.

The same must be true for your character. So, think about your character’s past and sculpt it honestly. Don’t hide the nasty bits. Acknowledge them and understand how they’ve shaped your character’s personality and worldview.)

Hati: Seeing my uncle murder my father. He butchered him. I was only ten years old. It's not a memory I look back on rather often. In fact, I try not to think about it. Over the years, it's become fuzzier. I loved my father, and my mother as well, but I hope to forget about his gruesome death someday. Memories tend to fade for all of us.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 835 — How does your antagonist like to unwind and relax?

Commit a bit of murder, maim a few innocents, drink a lot of blood... You know, the usual.

Rowyn

@rowyn@mastodon.art · 2 months ago

They're rare (most buildings don't have one) and magical, with influence over their buildings and their ambience, often protective of their buildings' inhabitants/customers/workers/etc.

I created the species for A Dragonling's Family (first book in the series; both books stand alone), and wanted to do more with them in A Wolf-Shifter's Pack. So I made a city-spirit a major character in this book!

https://books2read.com/wolfshifterspack

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

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@rowyn@mastodon.art · 2 months ago

I released A Wolf-Shifter's Pack this weekend! https://books2read.com/wolfshifterspack

Which means: time for me to talk about it nonstop!

The book's initial concept: “Central conflict is characters being annoying and ridiculous.” A cozy polyamorous fantasy romance with no villains, no battles, no epic struggles. Instead: regular people dealing with one another's foibles.

It's over-the-top gentle and low-conflict, with characters resolving their issues through earnest communication.

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@rowyn@mastodon.art · 3 months ago

Hi #FediBookFair !

I write sff and/or queer and/or polyamorous and/or romance novels. Most are at least 2 items on that list!

My latest is all four: "A Wolf-Shifter's Pack", a cozy rom-com about dealing with messy relatives and finding romance. https://books2read.com/wolfshifterspack

You can find all my books at: https://ladyrowyn.com/

Book cover for "A Wolf Shifter's Pack", showing the bust of a woman with tiger ears and markings crading a mug to her lips. Tagline reads "A goblin, a catgirl, and a wolf-shifter walk into a coffee shop ... now with 200% more lesbians!"

Available now at your favorite digital store!

Rowyn

@rowyn@mastodon.art replied · 2 months ago

I released A Wolf-Shifter's Pack this weekend! https://books2read.com/wolfshifterspack

Which means: time for me to talk about it nonstop!

It's over-the-top gentle and low-conflict, with characters resolving their issues through earnest communication.

#Polyamory #Romantasy

Available now at your favorite digital store!

#Polyamory #PolyamourousRomance #Romantasy

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Rowyn

@rowyn@mastodon.art · 3 months ago

Hi #FediBookFair !

I write sff and/or queer and/or polyamorous and/or romance novels. Most are at least 2 items on that list!

My latest is all four: "A Wolf-Shifter's Pack", a cozy rom-com about dealing with messy relatives and finding romance. https://books2read.com/wolfshifterspack

You can find all my books at: https://ladyrowyn.com/

Available now at your favorite digital store!

#Polyamory #PolyamourousRomance #Romantasy

Rowyn

@rowyn@mastodon.art · 3 months ago

Hi #FediBookFair !

I write sff and/or queer and/or polyamorous and/or romance novels. Most are at least 2 items on that list!

My latest is all four: "A Wolf-Shifter's Pack", a cozy rom-com about dealing with messy relatives and finding romance. https://books2read.com/wolfshifterspack

You can find all my books at: https://ladyrowyn.com/

Available now at your favorite digital store!

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@andy_the_frazzled@lgbtqia.space · 3 months ago

Sometime last month, I read Hunger Pangs by Joy Demorra and ADORED it.

I've written a full review of this endearing Pratchett-Austen mashup of a queer vampire-werewolf romantasy here: https://andorabrokaw.com/2025/10/11/hunger-pains-true-love-bites-by-joy-demorra/

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@andy_the_frazzled@lgbtqia.space · 3 months ago

Sometime last month, I read Hunger Pangs by Joy Demorra and ADORED it.

I've written a full review of this endearing Pratchett-Austen mashup of a queer vampire-werewolf romantasy here: https://andorabrokaw.com/2025/10/11/hunger-pains-true-love-bites-by-joy-demorra/

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@andy_the_frazzled@lgbtqia.space · 3 months ago

(Please excuse the promotion. I wanted a pinned post about my published novel since it's important to me.)

In addition to hanging around being all liberal and queer, teaching skiing, and watching too many sports, I write stuff!

Details, purchase links, and the first three chapters of my polyamorous romantasy, The Harmony of Falling Snow, can be found at https://andorabrokaw.com/the-harmony-of-falling-snow/

THE HARMONY OF FALLING SNOW
by Andora Brokaw

Three hearts, one story.

Maggie
Deported to the faerie world despite spending her entire life on Earth, Maggie needs help.

Yuri
Yuri specializes in helping immigrants. But as Maggie’s ex, he shouldn’t work with her. And he certainly shouldn’t rope his boyfriend Vil into hosting her.

Vil
Vil is unable to turn someone in need of friends away. Even if she and his boyfriend are still in love. And even if she’s oddly attached to monogamy.

*********

While magic sparks between Maggie and Vil, Yuri struggles with secrets that affect them all.

The triad will need to overcome expectations, fears, and even national politics to achieve lasting happiness together. Failure will leave at least one of them brokenhearted and alone. But success could make life better than they ever imagined in this sweet polyamorous romantasy about hope and resilience.

The cover of The Harmony of Falling Snow, A Polyamorous Romantasy by Andora Brokaw, which features a dragon on a mountain looking up into snowfall. Beside it is a list of tropes reading, "M/M/F
Polyamorous Romance *** Queernormative Fantasy Setting *** Demisexual and Pansexual Leads *** Supportive Relationships *** Established Relationship *** Shared Love Interest *** Second Chance Romance *** Slow Burn Mutual Pining *** Mystic Bond Mates *** Pro-democracy Messages *** Small Town Setting *** Cute Critters Galore!" — The cover of The Harmony of Falling Snow, A Polyamorous Romantasy by Andora Brokaw, which features a dragon on a mountain looking up into snowfall. Beside it is a list of tropes reading, "M/M/F Polyamorous Romance *** Queernormative Fantasy Setting *** Demisexual and Pansexual Leads *** Supportive Relationships *** Established Relationship *** Shared Love Interest *** Second Chance Romance *** Slow Burn Mutual Pining *** Mystic Bond Mates *** Pro-democracy Messages *** Small Town Setting *** Cute Critters Galore!"

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The Harmony of Falling Snow