#ScribesAndMakers 5 Could you make a scrapbook accompanying your story?

Sure. An art book would more likely.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#wordweavers 5 How would the character from Q4 react to being invited?

#Airisu: Ack, ack, ack. You have tastees in your pocket?

#NMWW #NMPrompts

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⁨#PennedPossibilities⁩ 975.1 — Author/Artist POV: Sometimes we end up In the Zone. Do you work until you drop? Or to a stopping point? Can you do anything but sleep afterwards?

Neither, I don't have the focus for either. Zone just means when I refocus, I can pick things up where I left off […]

#wordweavers 4 Invite a a character to a party.

I hate parties. I hate social gatherings of all kinds. I do however enjoy walking surrounded by crows. So it would be #Airisu for a walk. Special rule no teasing my dog.

#NMPrompts #NMWW

#writerscoffeeclub 4 Past or present tense switching.

Only the normal narrative vs. dialog switch. Other wise I have done it once to emphasize the alarm of a character. I am not sure it was worth it.

#NMPrompts #nmwcc

#wordweavers 4 What do you say if someone asks what you do.

I'm a writer.

#nmww #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 4/3. Do you think there is a creative element to eating?

Cooking, eating, and plating - especially when combined- seem to be creative.

Face it, anything can be done creatively.

Though untieing your shoes after creative tying can be interesting.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#writerscoffeeclub 3 have you studied writing?

I had a course in technical writing. I don't remember if it taught me anything.

#NMPrompts #NMWCC

#PennedPossibilities 975 SC What did you get in the most trouble for when young.

#KonbiniIdol Tomo: Being loud when my mother or one of her boyfriends had a hangover.

#NMMP #NMPrompts

#wordweavers 3 Who has backstories.

All the primary characters including antag to varying degrees. More of the tragedies than successes that make them who they are. With plenty unwritten till some thing fits there on the canvas.

#NMPrompts #NMWW

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#PennedPossibilities 974 — Does your MC become jealous? If so, to what degree? How does their jealousy manifest?

None of MCs have had this problem, and secondary characters may show minor signs of it. The exception is Emily in #TimeTravelingGhost. It is not shown as romantic; in fact, the […]

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#WritersCoffeeClub April 2: Visual presentation: how do white space and typography become meaningful elements of literary form?

There is the whole business of paragraph length, which affects flow.

Personally, I take it further and use white space for speciall effect. Indent poetry. Variable […]

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#WordWeavers 4/2—Do you use any special means to get to know your characters? E.g. character sheets, prequels, interviews, etc.

I write up a short character summary focusing on looks, background, behaviors, and most importantly, verbal tells and idiosyncrasies.

Sometimes I will write flash […]

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# #ScribesAndMakers 4/2—What does imposter syndrome mean to you, and do you think you have it?

The feeling that you are not good enough to call yourself by some title. In this case, an author, writer, poet, photographer, etc.

**Don't overthink things.**

No, I don't have it. I may not be […]

#WordWeavers 1 Your opinion on April Fool's Day & do you incorporate the day into your work?

I try to ignore it except to work it into story prompts where requested.

#NMWW #NMPrompts

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#WritersCoffeeClub – 1st Apr. What arrangement of plots do you have? No plot? Only one? A main plot and a side plot? Something else?

I have multiple arcs that I try to have wrapped up by the end of a series. And a major advancement at the end of each volume.

I don't use any formal method like […]

#ScribesAndMakers – 1st Apr. How many creative projects do you have going right now?

Looks like nine, including two novel-length serials and two novels I am doing beta reading for.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#scribesAndMakers 2026-03-31 Are you satisfied with how your creativity went this month?

I met all deadlines and finished a series. What more could I ask for? (In terms of creativity.)

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

「For Love of a Konbini Idol コンビニアイドルへの愛のために」/「NaraMoore ⛩️八尺様」のシリーズ [pixiv] No good deed goes unpunished. As Umi discovers when she rescues Shiomi. Neither Shiomi nor the jealous, vengeful ghost that stalks her appre

#WritersCoffeeClub Mar. 31: What are we celebrating regarding your writing this month?

Completion of For Love of a Konbini Idol (PIXIV):

And AO3:

#Mythpunk #Yuri #UrbanFantasy #Fantasy #Romance #Sapphic #QueerRomance #NMWCC #NMPrompts

#PennedPossibilities 972 — Do you ever have to deal with “trolls” where your writing is concerned? Do you receive hate?

Occationally. It's usually scammers, not trolls, that intrude on my writing space.

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#PennedPossibilities 971 — Where does your SC feel the safest? Is there a particular person or object that helps them feel safe?

In #KonbiniIdol, both Kan-chan and Tomo feel safest in the kitchen, while Shishi wants to be with Ume.

I don't have a sense for that in my WIP for that yet. Since […]

#WritersCoffeeClub - 30 Mar. What got in the way of your writing this month?

For some reason, I am suddenly getting very droozy in the afternoon. If I push through it, I get stuff done, but if not, I sleep most of the day.

#NMWCC #NMPrompts

#WordWeavers 03/30—How do you keep track of important info related to your characters, world, etc.?

I keep a notes doc for each major story, plus a timeline spreadsheet if needed.

But mostly I keep it in my head.

#NMWW #NMPrompts

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#ScribesAndMakers⁩ 03/30—Do birds ever feature in your work? Give an example.

Birds make frequent appearances in my work: bush warblers, swallows, owls, tit mice, roc, and of course, crows.

From #airisu

> "So, Crow-san, what can you do?" the woman asked.
>
> “I can answer questions. I have […]

#ScribesAndMakers 29 griddle #MastoPrompt clang

#Clang! The #griddle hit the fire pit grate.

"What you making? "

"Fufu cakes."

"Yum!"

#TootFic #MicroFiction #NMFic #NMPrompts #NMSAM #Food

#writerscoffeeclub 03/29 Share a writing milestone.

Tuesday the conclusion of #KonbiniIdol will be published.

#nmwcc #NMPrompts #amwriting #webnovel

#WordWeavers 29 How big is your cast of characters?

Lots of bit characters.

Up to 4 main characters.

I have been told my work can be claustrophobic. I think that's because it all takes place in the mind of the narrator.

#NMWW #NMPrompts

#PennedPossibilities 970 — MC POV: Have you ever experienced something that couldn’t be logically explained?

All my characters laugh hysterically.

#NMPP #NMPrompts

Woman with dark hair pledges submission to woman in romanesc dress. Milkyway in background.

#EroticMusings 44: Is there an aspect of culture or political stance that shapes most or all of your erotica?

Sticking to erotica, I would have to say D&S. Power dynamics play a role in all my romance arcs, even those that don't.

Illustration from: My […]

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#ScribesAndMakers Mar. 28: Does your day job (past or present) influence your creativity?

Everything influences my creativity. But in the spirit of the prompt:

* I use my insights from being a mental health therapist to help inform and flesh out my characters.
* As a person who spent years […]