2026-07-05T21:31:06Z https://njump.me Dave Dawkins (D. Harrigon) https://njump.me/npub18m8s9p03n4k0lh6fxs9qrny7p2kkddda9w84dxwaysjwpy27kjsq0psfqf https://cdn.masto.host/writing/accounts/avatars/109/273/083/797/936/226/original/bd5d1f120c0dd0b6.jpg https://cdn.masto.host/writing/accounts/avatars/109/273/083/797/936/226/original/bd5d1f120c0dd0b6.jpg https://njump.me/nevent1qqs24sw8jdmfhvrcc23qqe906yr6697y53awltgjgglpt39lrpre4eszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qfyg553 Remember. Every object in your world has a history, some of them more interesting than people. What random thing might take on more significance if characters learned about its past?<br/><br/>#WritingTips #WorldBuilding #AmWriting #writing #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/116/241/181/712/086/812/original/a35697eeca71aa31.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-16T22:27:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrueu98kfelz6024pavk3tves2kz0lqz6gme2mr9fxakd59wkmsygzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qvpv28d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfgnarsscsh4qre5hz8qu9l43vv3gag2gfc956qdfjf47z8hfja6q83w4pt'>nevent1q…w4pt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The colours are really interesting. Love that orangey-red. 2026-02-01T23:40:37Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqjnn02e6uuel37chk75j3crrxyx20r9sa37ck4n6hkzgrfwql5mczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qdy3d6l I remember, way back when, the daemon used to scream when we used it to summon the internet. It&#39;s all safely hidden behind wires and shiny boxes, now. But the daemon is still there, screaming so high-pitched we can&#39;t even hear it anymore. <br/><br/>Maybe it was trying to warn us about something...<br/><br/>#MicroFiction #writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #books #reading 2026-01-22T23:10:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst8dy8s30u53nj07kjxknavx287ds9dlp0dgfna7shd9hlt5ze7eszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q7zzvmj A friend of mine has a theory that there is a strong correlation between liking Durian and eating Strong Blue Cheese.<br/><br/>A quick poll<br/><br/>#food #durian #cheese #poll 2026-01-12T21:16:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs956ndjm8v9x3w6jgy69atax0j6qcrlnkecsknj78nza974gj726gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q5x5gj0 Your character&#39;s mode of transportation may be closely related to their personality, enhancing and emphasising certain aspects. Or it might be a stark contrast, revealing some inner life, or hidden aspect.<br/><br/>#writingTips #AmWriting #writing #WritingCommunity #ttrpg #GameDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/841/073/390/847/470/original/afdf05b3cca392ed.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-05T06:42:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy338swt9jhzjktqasqs34flchrnxhjxph9zakhq2rqy07rxlhjtczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662ql92l30 Looking forward to another insecure year. What&#39;s peeking over the horizon for the rest of you?<br/><br/>#writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersCoffeeClub #PennedPossibilities<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/796/413/057/206/407/original/37bff9615799e02a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-28T09:12:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0t9fr6p3zurg3lk2qts63exhazp50yawzrl7m5008c2qns4zh70czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qrq6ehz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrxq0hh5ceap430d4jav32kyjpf2zywkwvg549a2xakrr62auk62cvu87ey'>nevent1q…87ey</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This looks really interesting. How does it play? 2025-12-18T00:00:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspzhxzc6wlj0j8dafzr6g0zvtg5vkp5fndsv6gtfc87pjns8cg6vgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qjqhh0v When you&#39;re reading and someone assumes that means you&#39;re doing nothing and they can interrupt you.<br/><br/>#books #reading #writing<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/731/860/072/784/356/original/9b121ea4c79f85fd.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-16T23:37:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd9k2nz3vvwyx7gajxwdsz58krp2ea0v8p33hwtkjtuxnz8zrar6gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qum7klm What is the hidden war raging underneath your world?<br/><br/>#WorldBuilding #Fantasy #SciFi #writing #AmWriting #ttrpg #DnD #GameDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/686/319/748/805/085/original/17a5631bee3fd1f1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-08T22:36:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsywu95zk4w6u37mex03szudzag32patcshdyl974wnq9hnkzgv77czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qs0vlaj What&#39;s your favourite #cosplay? This old Obi Wan Kenobi cosplay discovered on the train one day is still one of my top ten.<br/><br/>#StarWars #ObiWanKenobi #humour #funny<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/680/674/729/561/444/original/468bb98d54d02ae6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-07T22:41:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp3kp0hx6u8ugupzz9uhwg8nwe7akgzelclzuv9e4w97s3hezcnhczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q32wzw3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2snep8w45dawtqvnwhh7mxsppwalzf3g3z8948rk27e9ec4khryqmsny3h'>nevent1q…ny3h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The big spider thingy is one of her Maman sculptures. 2025-12-05T21:37:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0nsn6jcxqtn7929rxqtfc8l7kedayq9tlskq7rnhlgh2fnnahm7czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qt5kswj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9z7p0xja456pdc5dkg9meuapmg3epv74a0gqkt0x3uu9n5dtzzysrvzwn5'>nevent1q…zwn5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Also love me some Louise Bourgeois. 2025-12-05T21:35:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd24ppy7dd6ftm5zzg0f336asegeqnrgrp58t8rw8hc6da964ekfqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qztvh2f #Writers from #Canada #UK and #Australia, What are your biggest book fairs? Where do you have the most success setting up a stall and selling? I&#39;m looking to travel and combine it with some promo for my books. Please boost for reach.<br/><br/>#writing #books #WritingCommunity<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/641/091/192/839/120/original/6e9b3155a065e1e9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-30T23:00:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfn5neue0m9zzrczdugr5ujtshmu02m9y3d92ya4gemrh9raj0jdczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q9tzsev Another 1500 words today. This story is just flowing out of me.<br/><br/>#writing #AmWriting #books #WritingCommunity #humour<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/591/653/099/333/542/original/907df4cc70d92ebc.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-22T05:19:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8nxg7cgu5h5zktrezn5u6kz3cp74eukf5kmr7xgmv270lw4juyyszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q0u5c40 Have you ever kept a typo? I tried to type ballroom and it came out Brawl Room. My autocorrect knows me too well. That was the start of the Desolation series and made for a fascinating opening to the first book.<br/><br/>#writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #books #reading<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/561/638/643/877/969/original/428a79c14c336758.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-16T22:10:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2fm9qynswhyh40xpvsvt2pge6rk43enpafql3vakv3myknt3ajwczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qmyp9f5 Happy Halloween, everyone!<br/><br/>#HappyHalloween #Halloween #SpookySeason #books<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/466/932/176/071/970/original/ab5b6c32bad40ee2.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-31T04:42:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxajn2xxezlu2judljp8pfrmhg3mlgawnk2dg80wrxwt93csewgsqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qrueh8f Anyone fancy some light-up baguettes? <br/><br/>#Art #ArtDay #Australia<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/347/545/812/845/917/original/1b13a3abd41cf245.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-10T02:38:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswrqsd2wh0q0ane9s0fw7q9339ppazx0dd6kjqr8wg9sgn7z3ul6gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q4w6trr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszm2kx224kpf9f4n8z5sdk7we0k3ajez50z07csh4yyphakcldfdg7jljkx'>nevent1q…ljkx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>But you didn&#39;t tell us the interesting part. WHERE IS IT? 2025-09-28T06:26:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsg7s7wmx4eay50j6fv7wawlp4esz8duc3rsvf0s6cctk0zx32j7egzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qw386h9 This is the whole of academia in a nutshell.<br/><br/>#academia #writing #history #TooMuchInformation #TMI<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/273/251/815/132/203/original/c48f2795b69937d2.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-26T23:47:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdlc23fpmhcky2npzc0j34drwwzpda65uakuhs55y6hqnymt98gyszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qaajmg3 Just had auto-correct change chevalier to Chevrolet. Again. Capitalisation and all. Do you have a word that the computer just can&#39;t seem to learn?<br/><br/>#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #writing #autocorrect #DuckOff<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/244/694/235/051/035/original/5a74dbf12fd82068.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-21T22:43:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs95mh38txqlmaasth9ytephy3q7gcytw8yla3ugymhmjk396n6mcqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qn5rzcr There was a &#34;Faces you have drawn&#34; Challenge thing that just popped back up in my feed on another site. So I&#39;m extending that here. Post up some faces you have drawn (or painted, whatever.) Then boost this. <br/><br/>#FacesYouHaveDrawn #Art #drawing #painting #face<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/216/576/259/077/583/original/1e42e474a66aee1e.png"> <br/> 2025-09-16T23:36:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyd9gj7klmvl04z37lhufqw8g409zsnyu097f8zegux3rfwmq8gwszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qlgack4 How much care do you take in choosing your character&#39;s names? I&#39;m currently digging through great women in history for my Desolation #SciFi series, as most of the characters are female. Do you have a naming scheme? <br/><br/>#AmWriting #writing #WritingCommunity #names #Roman<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/167/189/375/922/176/original/d0bf4523fb3d1e47.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-08T06:24:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0zg4c0stenjppv5welv36cw70mfc9uv82nhh52x8sqqr8nv4k20czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qdpdrc4 I&#39;m sure this is the correct orientation for this table. Probably. What are your thoughts? <br/>#hotel #travel #AmWriting #boardgames<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/114/510/422/630/967/original/99c59695f7b62c43.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-29T22:56:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs02n8ujguh8sqez2jzljzqqyntq87dfxg80v7j76x53m0pruvdk2szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qhjud3v #WordWeavers <br/>If money wasn’t an issue, where would you arrange a #WordWeavers writing retreat?<br/><br/>In space. 2025-08-22T22:47:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsytzg9jgjqndrckgcz7euvyu63gf9tj7yndz6faswc4xhntwnt86czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qevpxky What prizes and awards exist in your world? Why might your characters want one, or reject one?<br/><br/>#WorldBuilding #writing #AmWriting #WritersCoffeeClub #PennedPossibilities #WritingCommunity<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/058/110/987/067/538/original/ca24d791b5455fd0.png"> <br/> 2025-08-19T23:54:57Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp6l892hv5jhqv64n68lef9eryuw268a05puy3t39s0c0jy06pj2szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qfsmhmc How do you stay current?<br/><br/>#WritingTips #AmWriting #writing #WritingCommunity?<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/115/029/866/708/240/776/original/aaddc450ae0c9af5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-15T00:09:01Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw6qztleh3sy7ayuk7fen99fhxjh48mzuffegxzfrmg53unm3uftgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qwcs8na In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz24pmj8eue2aqmrlajtadquwf64tszzza7pudl472574q9rx64jcc9me0l'>nevent1q…me0l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Chinese ones are especially notorious for overestimating range. I have an Atto 3 premium and it merrily shows me 480km of range every time I charge it. I might get close to that driving carefully around town, but I live in rural Tasmania, so I&#39;m mostly driving highways. I can get maybe 350km on a nice, summers day. More like 300km, which is enough to drive me down to Hobart from Deloraine, so no complaints. 2025-08-07T00:10:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgup2jj6sa0malnqn7ccx8d8mdk4w8v23uccjeqqlajtgmxrvr8uczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q2mn0s4 I mean, kind of. I like going out and doing stuff, because it enriches my life and gives me something to write about. But also, yeah.<br/><br/>#Writing #WritingCommunity<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/862/553/426/614/568/original/669996664de8e4ce.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-16T11:06:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstzm0rcvml66f7pj7ykrtytgvm4t05f89swjjj93kxelkusp8lnaczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q94ej3e Apparently Libre Office is free and contains no AI.<br/><br/>#AI #Microsoft #LibreOffice<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/831/711/369/030/043/original/e6c4141bea121712.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-11T00:19:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs88myg62sjeklnqpyn6gnrtqc744qyyq6626yypdnce76lp07r06szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qu934t5 #WritersCoffeeClub<br/>How frequently do other languages (or conlangs) appear in your writing?<br/><br/>Cruel Provocations is set in a Steampunk southern France, and bits of French appear in that, along with English translations of specifically French phrases.<br/><br/>Somebody Keeps Callin&#39; has our heroine encountering Polish criminals who speak their own language a bit.<br/><br/>Desolation: The Overdue Library is SciFi, but has some invented phrases specific to the planet and circumstances.<br/>#Books #writing #AmWriting 2025-06-25T12:51:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqpp40p6tclv3jezy6p3f36f0uy659gkdhm0m8m2j5u3csqvnrafczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qwqjsvt Oh, look. Someone set up a giant game of Mehen.<br/><br/>(Art from Bridies&#39; Beach near Clonea)<br/><br/>#BoardGames #TabletopGames<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/723/743/798/631/920/original/4a567cff12b6c0f1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-21T22:41:31Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspw2vfpmrc54q0h4362gk0055wl8vzqhm86shk6ls2s8gjsqk4zuszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q3pnle5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstuql4ptx2exm3cmeckvcrcfdvcavsyssju0tgkx04mu24p9pkhsssp4dhn'>nevent1q…4dhn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You need more white tiles with pretty pictures on them. 2025-06-20T22:06:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw7dzqdmyunmqzgc6lkk24nrgtcnrzfp5ny36p38y9x5u8j2cq75czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qgpth87 Kitty has a quest for you!<br/>We&#39;re into the last ten days of the Kickstarter for Desolation: The Overdue Library where you can get the books cheaper than retail.<br/>Jump on that good thing here:<br/><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library/dashboard">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library/dashboard</a><br/><br/>#SciFi #books #reading #kickstarter #Steampunk #bookstodon <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/701/474/883/486/551/original/a5b74097c0bc3fe9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-18T00:22:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs03k0gfftqlskgxuueqzsfmnqtgvdq7cafz9e2yh88d0pucur2tjczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qcq9zmf Is this a good day to post this quote? Asking for a friend.<br/><br/>#NoKings #protest<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/678/671/222/371/862/original/abd1a688d83306ca.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-13T23:36:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyswuwzv53qyquzp2s8xzwvvpnmyfyyuvx2c0erp8vypg65u7r56czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q6f6zqx Most reviewers are so overwhelmed they are only reviewing authors they know, or asking for money. Are there any reviewers of indie books you folks recommend for the Sci-Fi Fantasy realm? Boost for reach if you would, please.<br/><br/>#WritingCommunity #writing #review #Bookstodon #books<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/667/687/432/052/488/original/6101f14382c14410.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-06-12T01:01:35Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsde5zv5t6jgm0rlfu4w9khwaswmjw577mf9tln58gqcdq2g8tn4qszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qj2cuus Bubbling along with the kickstarter. If you like fun books with great characters and plenty of action and intrigue, jump along and check out Desolation: The Overdue Library-<br/><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library/">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library/</a><br/>#books #bookstodon #reading #AmReading #SciFi #steampunk <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/616/206/621/118/549/original/9fc53896dfbce415.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-02T22:55:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsymstggrtlrdq7j5800qpzk0qwae62zlzl6dxpwpkzcvukr3rut8qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qkhc7lk I promise my new book will only stomp on your heart once. ...maybe twice...<br/><br/>Kickstarter now open:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library/">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library/</a><br/><br/>#books #reading #AmReading <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #scifi #Kickstarter<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/593/857/632/821/396/original/2615206ac783274a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-30T00:12:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqg5afpjywhrnfrun9a5xzufhqmvkkwhzmkwz7znp2q9vudl2lu2szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qnw8ssu Going to be busy during winter. I&#39;ll be at Melbourne Comic Con on the Saturday, promoting the Kickstarter launch of my book, Desolation: The Overdue Library. Then at Supanova in Sydney, where I may stay on for a few days to do some board game stuff. Plus next weekend is our local board game club getaway! Fun, fun, fun.<br/><br/>#BoardGames #TabletopGames #Books #AmReading <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/531/377/439/995/144/original/ab50bd73c50055bb.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-05-18T23:16:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0085lnszyk8948nre9kl6c875fvcsh2cvr6n37m6hue027m0l87qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qwcxecj Happy to report the Sanctuary Moon stuff is fucking awesome! Now I want to see some WorldHoppers.<br/><br/>#Murderbot #TV <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> 2025-05-16T04:52:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8q950my226g7edspq9zerteh32d7uahnm8eusecd233sdfj37g9szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qjmnevs Or from Kickstarter!<br/><br/>I&#39;m bouncing with excitement so much that I&#39;m going to have to go for a walk to calm down.<br/><br/>Two weeks until the launch of my next book. You folkes are going to love this one. A series of Novellas set on an alien planet. A crashed spaceship reverting to steam power with remnants of technology and nothing is as it seems.<br/><br/>Join up below and please share this for exposure!<br/><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/desolation-book-one-the-overdue-library</a><br/><br/>#books <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #reading #AmReading #SciFi #WritingCommunity<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/497/485/342/120/986/original/f766609ce6780704.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-12T23:48:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8mt8pdvmf5w897rgl9wsxck04sekshsfu9x5ry90f0955ffe5e2qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qyek60p All franchises are created equal. But some are more equal than others.<br/><br/>#StarWars #MayThe4th #MayThe4thBeWithYou #SciFi #stories<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/448/773/007/170/945/original/505bd7e4eba4b627.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-04T09:11:36Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfk4s67kze4mxvtpavyf327lfx6al9z7vp4jsfc5l2kay98vujelgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qt6y482 Your world&#39;s economic system is horribly broken. How is that made apparent?<br/><br/>#WorldBuilding #writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/333/136/170/430/417/original/ba35ae352cc7a735.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-13T23:01:26Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2jd32al7eu05gqzq20hg5efeajhsauc5t47kcyscgqfnvym2r4uszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qhas0cf Just FYI. Cat owners beware.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #cats #pets #easter<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/293/615/622/949/885/original/b85a027a078557ee.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-06T23:32:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst9vdp6jv2ckazkmny68l4htcku7zkeuy7x83hgspkz0scvjmts8czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qv8ktfj <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ppewzys45ygvxrmaxs9hwwrtt706u2pgcwrllex9dpqyt7wpnthqjaqv2g" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>myrmepropagandist</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ppe…qv2g</span>)</a></span> So tell me, she who knows, I&#39;ve got some bugs coming up in the next section of my series of novellas. What&#39;s a good documentary on ant behaviour, possibly bees, for me to steal some cool bits for my alien bugs? My characters will be literally crawling into the nest, so I need a good primer. A lecture recorded at a university might also work.<br/><br/>#SciFi #bugs #ants #AmWriting #writing<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/233/775/965/804/013/original/7e65fe323a0195cd.png"> <br/> 2025-03-27T09:57:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxv06mgl7qfan7j0rxugq58rf63pq42ewfzst860hgv5q7hv6cf7czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qucg0rv Yes, but what kind of paperback do you prefer. Let me know what you think.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/4hKQ-ce8L60">https://youtu.be/4hKQ-ce8L60</a><br/><br/>#books #reading <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #paperback 2025-03-14T07:44:28Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd2lug8dkz0xmnknjtlvdcz0s3jgw75gr4dfav0evs4jyy2s9t86gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qtqlang Have you ever made a mistake in your writing that turned into something great? Desolation started because I typed ballroom and auto-correct came up with brawl room. Then my brain went, oooo!<br/><br/>#writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/147/222/234/551/768/original/7a59dcb9b4f1667e.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-12T03:02:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsduvwx5fvzn78nkr5v2nrdf0yugxt0e2srglre5vw6tazjm6gwscczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q5c6mm4 Is there a game with components you consider too fiddly?<br/><br/>(Welders from Mazda Motor Corporation in Japan created this metal dice for the &#34;32nd High Quality Metal Products Skills Fair&#34;.)<br/><br/>#BoardGames #TabletopGames #gaming<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/117/995/895/730/780/original/392bdcba7080f567.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-06T23:10:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrwmsh3td5jvqy62dngtj5phsvs5spkxt5ttuulugs8d52kyaqvsszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qgfru4u #WordWeavers<br/>Which of your characters want to change the world?<br/><br/>All of them. Mind you, for the Desolation saga I have designed a weird, messed-up world, so everyone on all sides is working to change things.<br/><br/>...Well, not everyone...<br/><br/>#Desolation #WritingCommunity <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/117/885/647/256/697/original/ff645e32ebea777d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-06T22:42:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0ds08jsz8jnny0jd96ta48wpsas27lnsvmv5k3cadras8u5f4nxgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qa2xyhn The villain doesn&#39;t necessarily have to be an actual moustache-twirling, volcano-lair baddie. But they must represent something the MC opposes at the their core.<br/><br/>#WrtingTips #AmWriting #writing #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/100/675/229/828/081/original/b55e2ca437a4c3f1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-03T21:52:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrjhs6tajxcll0pdjaqhyuz0vljwfuxmn4nunaqyncxwp9w30jgrqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q4rvxzk Howdy folkes, <br/><br/>The first book of my new series is coming out soon. I like the cover design choices, but the elements need some work. What&#39;s your favourite placement? Check the replies for the pictures. Comments below, and boost for reach, thank you. <br/><br/>#books #bookstodon <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #reading #SciFi #WritingCommunity #writing 2025-03-01T06:40:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2uptv8f7sv6j4q2awtw2aplg6cz68plzlpwknfhce8r4w3zh9m2qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q2k56vl #WritersCoffeeClub<br/>Post an image which reflects the tone of your WIP.<br/><br/>Desolation by D. Harrigon.<br/>She didn&#39;t mean to destroy the world. She was just curious.<br/><br/>#WritingCommunity <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/075/017/162/040/541/original/1f90ef3b0f362f29.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-02-27T09:19:01Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2a4gtdez40e6mhpp6gfluvdpzzj3r27qws6826yd3xsafqe5ptfqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662quxv34r What is your least favourite genre/ mashup?<br/><br/>#bookstodon <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #reading #AmReading #books #WritingCommunity #authodons #writing<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/055/705/935/469/373/original/ab69a7d4e54cf423.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-23T23:07:55Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyw2ujgujwpes232aqunl74uldsaka4k82vz83lw7uph0tt9hzn7szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qh04fee In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs064xm3uugh2w7fg73epqdekr0mj4qucmllevpqqyfp9m8dd3ae3qecrd7n'>nevent1q…rd7n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sure. Any suggestions? You gonna vote for that how? 2025-02-18T23:45:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0xxkjwumxk2n0hyq7yz8s3zrzek0g2fkvu9lgmuvy3mntc3gvl7czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q320dgy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0zshya5zursvjwlg3znz9jz5drqhu0le72l0ptjrk998ntld2njqpvch66'>nevent1q…ch66</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Which has a hidden door that reveals - it&#39;s bookshelves all the way down. 2025-02-18T05:10:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrpkqxv5rmhjf04t2yw38mzxdgglt0s3agpc4kzttcu8yul7zgnhgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qlk7rpu As a follow up to my earlier post:<br/><br/>#BoardGames #TabletopGames (also #books <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> )<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/021/378/925/869/099/original/b2eba4d882995a92.png"> <br/> 2025-02-17T21:38:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs93lvzvptqrd3269xr3t0chaaxr0ya4p0tfr7tkyawwxhp55n6zkczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qgacjmd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfefzyzffgdm0fsa35awnn8frtgr4jznahkmg4kkvxwn47xcxs3hgt3ws3z'>nevent1q…ws3z</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Really what you need is a robot book butler with subsidiary drones that can bring it any book you&#39;re thinking of and hand it to you almost before you&#39;ve thought of it. 2025-02-17T06:58:28Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgt88x9yguhvrrj79pmvvznkg46zf9tnc2pcaxres2zelevc54s4czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qj0cxp6 Bookshelves in front of your bookshelves, suspended on barn door hardware with castors at the bottom. The individual shelves can be moved to access those at the back. <br/><br/>Not that I&#39;m trying to give you all ideas, or anything.<br/><br/>#books #reading #writing <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/114/016/699/046/790/511/original/c3b025ab02e3e6d5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-17T01:49:21Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxl072h2hm8srur3v4g56pw229x4wu8v5s0pt4z9a88egkl00ea2qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qsrh6l5 This iron stylus (a type of pen for writing on wax or clay tablets) in scribed with the lines: &#34;I have come from the City. I bring you a welcome gift with a sharp point that you may remember me. I ask, if fortune allowed, that I might be able [to give] as generously as the way is long [and] as my purse is empty.&#34;<br/><br/>Or to put is simply, &#34;My friend went to Rome and all I got was this lousy pen.<br/><br/>Dated to about AD 70. Found in London during excavations by MOLA.<br/><br/>#History #Rome #writing #puns<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/988/805/867/044/165/original/1c7031caf42b4120.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-12T03:43:28Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrd58e0wzsrp39jr9jjwrtf37zjq0rpuer30yrqkd23sqecea4g9szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qynfp5w Public Service Announcement.<br/><br/>#science #freedom<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/987/425/199/722/800/original/236ec1ca9ff2b41f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-11T21:43:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsry3rzj6u6zu4pcyv0fshghmkg55a3cjnpez0pnvtp48845clzt0gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q2dwzvs So, you&#39;re telling me a horse drew this carriage?<br/><br/>#funny #memes<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/915/161/699/039/861/original/8950c8974e555ad3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-30T03:25:07Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrcl6u37f6ndwuhlm2xwfdve04ezex6smpwwyyu4pjndqmnf0yvhszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q7e5uax People have different priorities and value different things. This can create conflict without the reductive necessity for evil.<br/><br/>Discuss.<br/><br/>#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #writing #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/868/426/756/110/922/original/795e666a9a8b4133.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-21T21:21:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfauk26a2p8mk3d67cak0y2pjznfxfz5u7rnew72qjhknngqcn6nqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qgv50au For my European friends now waking up.<br/><br/>How far did Bilbo and Frodo walk? <br/><br/>The Shire is a barely hidden reference to the Garden Counties of England. Before the Ice Age, it was possible to walk into Europe.<br/><br/>The superimposed map shows the Lonely Mountain near Chojnice, Poland, and Mount Doom down around Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.<br/><br/>That&#39;s some hiking.<br/><br/>#books <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #reading #AmReading #LotR #LordOfTheRings<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/865/103/755/673/642/original/766da83f82492558.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-21T07:54:31Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8smlhep2q5vuj5nklel9l4gx7gwz8v9mvh6ytxhsqzqf4zupq0lszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662ql83n6y How far did Bilbo (the blue line) and Frodo (red line) walk?<br/><br/>Nice to see that on this map Mt Doom is Jacksonville, Fl.<br/><br/>#Books <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #reading #AmReading #LordOfTheRings #LotR<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/862/975/097/978/630/original/6a00a7836a5592fe.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-20T22:23:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx47r8dpylrayz7xsetueamq42jpxrhq4q43835jeh58c2pv6ayjqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qs0vjz6 Today I shall be mostly focussed on animal husbandry. <br/><br/>#SelfCare #Rest #SundayThoughts #humor #humour<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/851/622/547/493/485/original/74d4edbec861ea1d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-18T22:07:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvczhfg9ywj5yme5mxr747u4l43ss0gw5krzaadx8376euzflarkqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q7v30he Those unassuming fungi underfoot might be chatting with one another using pulses of electricity.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/mushrooms-may-talk-one-another-50-words">https://www.science.org/content/article/mushrooms-may-talk-one-another-50-words</a><br/><br/>#mosstadon #FungiFriday #fungi #science<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/840/199/853/093/959/original/d610acc3c41da576.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-16T21:40:59Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfd8xgsh6mt7p08pd8nckhh6y4lyr8wvyff7augld9jl7q9e4fwrczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qqn2u0d How many hobbits is too many? Asking for a friend.<br/><br/>#AmWriting #writing #WritingCommunity #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/812/126/986/020/252/original/751a22b3a0d49d98.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-11T22:45:57Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyzpfryzmcj0t40s7k8n98v6aahgd7jrtsvx7vdr9nmnesanfwq7qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qxlwtq2 Hmmm... A couple of interesting new story ideas. So much to write, so little time. Do any of you have a problem writing everything you want?<br/><br/>#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #writing #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/800/649/528/283/312/original/a17d78a29157a98b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-09T22:06:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswnqh7djd66txpntcp22phcak0gd7pdlrrtu46dre5gdg97ezne5gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qynetkq Meanwhile, in Greenland...<br/><br/>#trump #Greenland #USpol<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/800/628/582/924/394/original/cad2f0f1dfac88cc.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-09T21:59:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp645pa8nh0hur2u5j7fzwzs483rkpmq6thz8vz0f5vuzgqzgmy2gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q3qjxrk Wow. Eighteen. What&#39;s your score? <br/>Remember, you&#39;re not supposed to reveal what you have or haven&#39;t done.<br/><br/>#life #living<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/791/879/538/848/819/original/2987b8482757b302.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-08T08:56:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqt50p46x6a2l886n0lcsvxs9xzkj4afh44k34ffvh9lyfgw5rj8czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qcn6emq How do the leaders of your world learn to fight?<br/><br/>#privilege #SilverSpoon #WorldBuilding #AmWriting #writing #authodons #ttrpg #dnd #gaming<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/749/982/601/840/704/original/d5427b1a7f6bcc48.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-31T23:19:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq4klwnd9yf85s8qawe34yj9kasmdvcscfj8s7xk38u55hmyakgtszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q2hyxh6 #yule #christmas #HappyHolidays #xmas<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/712/904/008/983/199/original/e1246205cd5bfe56.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-25T10:10:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr8cxpf3f2scpzgqxtfsefmwsy0g3cxwfr8cpg9dhfjmkcjhv03qczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qvkr5zv If you&#39;re alone during the holiday season, I&#39;m sending you thoughts, prayers and:<br/><br/>#Christmas #xmas #yule #HappyHolidays<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/709/911/053/687/862/original/15b5bab87133bd94.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-24T21:28:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsya82ukw6ddpa0m2xn8e4jyr9enazy28vllpkpfda67jrvfnanxegzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qz82z2p There&#39;s a reason there are no Australian superheroes.<br/><br/>#Superheroes #Australia<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/681/548/897/089/072/original/c5f7d75be951f7ae.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-19T21:30:01Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8pzzm4v33eazpjwz7vca38f6jq2ffk7kpqjt76n7p9e43wxcr6zczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qat0n6k The rest of you can get out and wander around as much as you like.<br/><br/>Have you ever written something that seemed perfectly logical to you, only to have readers point out that it actually means something completely different?<br/><br/>#Writing #amWriting #WritingCommunity #WorldWeavers #WritersCoffeeClub<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/659/553/737/640/694/original/245b44cfcf30c7cb.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-16T00:01:34Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8chnwzp4sqve2gvzemv34yn050lrn05kdx2dpej0hcygn3g4tqhczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qsg7mnq Australians will get it.<br/><br/>#Australia #CEO #HealthCare<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/642/001/441/661/013/original/beb3891e44ef8e9b.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-12T21:36:55Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx3c5h9njhvp7unvmdgqr4c48c0kjxt2dynqfhfcyzyplpk5h0y9szyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qefmvvz A lonely busker<br/>In an empty park<br/>And even I cannot hear him<br/>For the wind in the trees<br/><br/>#poetry #writing #Launceston #Australia<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/632/262/886/122/301/original/b23b5c54a48ff74a.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-11T04:20:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs037c2h0zm55k3d0x4n89s87g5p6le7x65lpmhu67emtdfwkkpm4qzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qlmnleu Santa gives more to rich children than poor children.<br/><br/>#xmas #funny #capitalism<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/599/601/593/121/344/original/06173a6f0b9c62af.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-05T09:57:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsflu7m3tcpv05358kemd629srzuuvrkfrs0vvllremfvf9f22s6pczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qpfwd7l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx7zxeg93a6w99uwdqyw07xzqarypv5svtwx9l2wac60f4lyddhegfqse0q'>nevent1q…se0q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Season 2 coming in 2025. You should time it so you can watch the whole thing. 2024-12-01T00:51:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszrd90m3y3ed0hes5y2mhg2fhsa7rxxxhf2lx8fq68pmvq9z8qdkgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q06qg7c What chores do you have to get done this weekend? I like to polish everything off during the week so I get the whole weekend free.<br/><br/>(They roll better when they&#39;re clean)<br/><br/>#chores #gaming #ttrpg<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/574/353/001/080/616/original/c47d532b10c3f372.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-30T22:53:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxeejpp2spud4ekhdz3hhdg2evek0y4kghu7g22y5kq7lqrkl6evgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qfzwnpk All the colours.<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/574/349/759/901/529/original/c4eb5282aef95d70.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-30T22:50:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0x2w7qnp6c3gf96trkr79lhjk6zv92f76d0tyuw5da8lnhn84peszyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qn8vuy5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8thnhfqx7cjxcx9clezmgaprnff2vjhnpu4sg0yf0j8wy69f82zgj5pm8g'>nevent1q…pm8g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m assuming you&#39;ve watched Andor. 2024-11-30T21:55:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswl7r0dv0f09tam42anz3m78r5hsnsl9wuwz7zdflw5qmd3mad9mczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q9ttvda He had it coming.<br/><br/>#StarWars #revenge<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/549/258/711/124/371/original/6c13d9c8ef6966ab.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-26T12:30:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrrnh647skj20wf2nnkdnc6scu9mpaw6nvxmq0h9zyjg983zja95gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qfepyng Do you draw maps of your world? <br/>This is the most accurate map of Australia that I know.<br/><br/>#maps #WorldBuilding #writing #AmWriting #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/526/526/534/684/151/original/fc76e4abedf038b1.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-22T12:11:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8nyfdzpvlnqw4c3f5vz0cx7fxuzqms8578xg576kmeqlvm77lwdgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qwuukkt #WorldBuilding: Who is in charge in your world? How did they get there? How do they maintain their position?<br/><br/>#writing #AmWriting #authodons #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev #IndieDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/511/639/678/122/865/original/749db07cdad77590.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-19T21:05:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdg8cqt6w0vns09ech8nc6lz7danjkgl7f0nxjl656peg0panuujgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q2cph4y How does your world control access to different things? What&#39;s easily accessible and what is difficult?<br/><br/>#WorldBuilding #AmWriting #writing #authodons #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev #IndieDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/489/166/822/292/218/original/0b1eb980fda56253.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-15T21:49:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvr2cgk5p3wpe867v6dr03ytkymlhu4j20f2pah8qtg64636js7ygzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q735ul7 What unlikely friendships exist in your work?<br/><br/>#writing #AmWriting #friends #nature #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev #IndieDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/483/606/459/730/948/original/8fad8f1b9b3e7c2f.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-14T22:16:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstvrfmmrsk9q0nrzapf780wkhwplz39p6wrjsr85x8dtd0p0ehghgzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qvgjyvw It&#39;s going to be that kind of week.<br/><br/>#spoons #WritersLife #AmWriting (not) #life<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/475/417/378/566/466/original/bb844afa0d30177c.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-13T11:32:26Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv7uhwdlrw0u2qa09ghgzrfwu6xy5a39j9ntdymky33c7d8c3qnqczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q6evkcj Always useful to share this around. (Yes, I checked it.)<br/><br/>#books <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #reading #authodons #writing #BannedBooks<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/473/933/592/287/037/original/e70ed6ecafb30cf8.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-13T05:16:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdkvgan7q2q6wyhm2zaqlpq3cp0mdrzvqtk9eswulwrmz0m7vgurqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qtne8ae Just another journey around the sun.<br/><br/>#pluto #DwarfPlanet<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/449/507/108/535/292/original/872ee57724ba0f0e.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-08T21:51:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2l6pr3nt7gv32sm2sxq682wqx7srf6l7k9mltrmu2v8j6zxg2prczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q5zlquk Long-held beliefs about ancient residents of Pompeii debunked by DNA testing<br/><br/>Ancient social relationships once again do not conform to 19th century Victorian values.<br/><br/>&#34;These discoveries challenge longstanding interpretations, such as associating jewellery with femininity or interpreting physical closeness as an indicator of biological relationships,&#34;<br/><br/><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-08/pompeii-dna-testing-archaeological-study/104577904">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-08/pompeii-dna-testing-archaeological-study/104577904</a><br/><br/>#History #writing #AmWriting #DNA #science #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev #IndieDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/449/494/641/853/455/original/3fc8d2d7a7d4a9ce.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-08T21:41:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxkfhpz6qmqlqk60dmsksktuc0ynater0svl9jn2pmjpjsc7t6k5gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qcsuru2 A mug shot. <br/><br/>These beautiful pieces, from the Minoan Civilisation, are over 3,700 years old. There are modern mugs not as beautifully decorated or coloured as these. <br/><br/>Heraklion Museum, Crete, Greece<br/><br/>#History #art #pottery #Greece<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/432/535/893/529/720/original/a71d4eab92ba51c4.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-05T21:53:34Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgze7pq48vmh870geqazvuenh8zsslttvae62sm40rgmv2rfuaztczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qd8m7cu Game design involves giving the players meaningful decisions. Discuss.<br/><br/>#BoardGames #TabletopGames #GameDev #IndieGame<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/421/184/228/601/534/original/b42efa82aacdd9ba.jpg"> <br/> 2024-11-04T00:40:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstg2z7s6hvlpfjg7v9l3q3muccl202wzduh0lcqykkgnm5rzapxaczyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qy0amlj Not that we should be worried, or anything.<br/><br/>#Climate #ClimateEmergency<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/404/172/585/811/809/original/c613fc78b29c72f4.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-31T21:34:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8y7ql2a6gm763etwqjyv79antpx05kxn49cn9rnzc8m29rsju20czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qqrh6nm &#34;Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.&#34; Frankenstein&#39;s creation in Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, the first ever modern science fiction novel.<br/><br/>#horror #Frankenstein #ScienceFiction #Monsterdon<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/393/332/350/397/191/original/8a61c87afa8ef51f.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-29T23:38:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrfrvv0m3mnw6zkejs4ecjmquxecgwuc9artuakvxg9t9aff39u7gzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qs6ayne Another Ancient Warrior Turns Out to Be a Woman<br/><br/>Yet another reminder not to let 19thcentury European values define the history of your world.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.themarysue.com/another-ancient-warrior-turns-out-to-be-a-woman/">https://www.themarysue.com/another-ancient-warrior-turns-out-to-be-a-woman/</a><br/><br/>#WorldBuilding #GameDev #IndieDev #writing #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #ttrpg #dnd<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/388/611/505/529/804/original/f8029d5913de2a5a.webp"> <br/> 2024-10-29T03:44:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstxcz5z8p5p6ry85y0uzw6q4ex8te7py0ktnmdjuuc3myafasfuzqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662q9azmhq Who is strategically undervalued in your world? Who is deliberately kept away from positions of power, authority and respect?<br/><br/>#WorldBuilding #AmWriting #writing #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev #authodons<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/370/062/392/866/767/original/5b467b49b44c78c9.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-25T20:59:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfdwzp4g37ea4ewpxge5l9p73ywl5ncyj7zy3j2rhcc97s3d7xfgqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qzs4kur Entering the last week of my Kickstarter! My book is already funded, and I can&#39;t wait for you all to meet my new, favourite character. It&#39;s not that her name is a spoiler, I just don&#39;t want to deprive you of the fun in discovering it for yourself.<br/><br/>Jump on over the project page and get yourself a copy. Support your indie authors. <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/somebody-keeps-callin">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dharrigon/somebody-keeps-callin</a><br/><br/>#books #reading #AmReading <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ny7qwqnkw6pg4m0uegzrdzwrckapzq7v7zku9p28hgv5aflvg8fq7zuv57" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>bookstodon group</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ny7…uv57</span>)</a></span> #writing #authodons #ModernFantasy #IndieAuthor<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/361/017/444/148/276/original/e868af771a171257.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-24T06:58:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszn2knztv89rdm0vl2fa3pldura7mcextq85keewpvann5myxam7czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qgelqdu I love Spring! All the beautiful colours come out. I do realise that in the northern hemisphere it is Autumn, but you have your own colours now.<br/><br/>#Australia #spring #Autumn #flowers<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/331/759/076/695/115/original/707702bfcb6a4896.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/331/759/398/524/473/original/d2ab18f19536a7f1.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-19T02:40:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqm4xw9275t3lmmmcxyye3453w84g28ac83z69fw8990ad3xj9gqqzyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qr2c9aj #WritingPrompt: After being struck on the third eye by the rod of destiny, what happens next?<br/><br/>#AmWriting #writing #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev #IndieDev<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/327/568/013/583/042/original/af49462f8a574c2d.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-18T09:01:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrm89jhd4ucwc2kfwyge4j9ph9v6qz8ee24y902pk6qg7v6gr0y5czyqlv7q597xwkel7lfy6q5qwvnc926e44h54c745em5jzfcy3t662qe2aesv Seriously, whoever is doing this, please stop. I have genuine stories I want to submit.<br/><br/>#WritingCommunity #AI #writing #AmWriting #books<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/writing/media_attachments/files/113/298/819/141/295/487/original/590fa7433953375f.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-13T07:02:50Z