Fifth book of the month finished: Frontier by Grace Curtis, a sapphic scifi adventure with western vibes. The way the story was told really surprised me, and it worked great, especially toward the end, when everything started coming together.
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I finished reading Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White last night. This morning? Sun wasn't up, so let's say last night 😅 The book was very much worth messing my sleep schedule. It's visceral, horrific, but also pretty wholesome.
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I finally managed to make some time for my own writing. It felt so good to get back into it! Since getting started as a freelancer, it's been hard to stay consistent, so I'm trying to find the right balance.
Worldbuilding especially gives me so much joy 🥰
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This week, I finished an advanced course in fiction line editing 🎉 It was a blast expanding my toolkit, especially with more genre expertise.
The line edit is probably my favourite step. I love diving deep into the prose to help an author refine their voice.
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I managed to finish the fourth book on my February TBR right at the end of the month. And what a novel to end on! Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki was an absolute marvel.
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I've been so busy this month I'm never going to finish my queer scifi TBR by the end of February. At least I read three books, and I'm toward the end of a fourth. It's not bad at all, but I would have loved to keep up the pace after finishing eight books in January 😅
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I’ve been reading Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, and I’m adoring it so far. The prose truly sings. Such a gorgeous book!
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Photo of a sunset. The higher part, taking about 80% of the shot, is the blue sky with intertwined subtler lights and deep shadows through the clouds, that eventually bleed into the lower part, with stronger pinkish light behind rooftops.
I love a photography break. It's another outlet to explore and nourish my creativity.
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The third book on my #queerscifi TBR for February was Blasted Research by Coffee Quills. Just finished it today.
In a post-apocalyptic world, Jules, an asexual enby scientist, embarks on a journey that might just lead home.
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The Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers is like a warm hug from a loved one, and the fourth book didn’t disappoint. If you like cosy scifi that makes you feel deep emotions, I highly recommend.
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I'm close to the end of Becky Chambers' fourth book in the Wayfarers series, The Galaxy and the Ground Within. Once again, I'm in awe of her storytelling, worldbuilding, and most of all, characters. Always such of lovely bunch!
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Just finished the first book on my #queerscifi February TBR: Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell. I loved the protagonists, especially Jainan’s character arc. The arranged marriage and miscommunication tropes were handled really well.
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Hello cloudless Bluesky! (I'm in the PNW, so I can dream.) Any other #editors or #writers also typing from under a gray sky? #GraySky #QueerEditors #PacificNorthwest #EditingCommunity
To completely end my January reading wrap up, the eighth book I finished was The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes.
Post-WWII intrigue with an interesting premise. A
screenplay writer is sent under false pretences to spy
on the guests of a ski resort.
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I now have three editing services at half price for LGBTQIA+ fiction for a limited time:
- Developmental evaluation: flat fee of $350 (up to 80,000 words)
- Developmental edit: $0.012 per word
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February TBR:
- The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, by Becky Chambers
- Frontier, by Grace Curtis
- Winter's Orbit, by Everina Maxwell
- Light from Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki
- Blasted Research, by Coffee Quills
- A Memory Called Empire, by Arkady Martine
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Genre myths: #romance
Ever heard the old advice that "the heroine needs to be feminine, and the hero needs to be manly"?
1/4
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A photo of a sunset over a park. Some branches frame the upper side of the foreground. In the background, after a stretch of grass, the sunset peeks through trees and clouds.
A photo of a sunset over a park. In the background, after a stretch of grass, the sunset peeks through trees and clouds.
Long walks are a great way to reset and let your brain process solutions and new ideas.
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The seventh book of the month was a pretty quick read: Merry & Sprite, by Dani Lakely. A queer grumpy/sunshine pairing in a small town that loves puns and a little bit of magic.
Now reading The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes.
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I'm pretty pleased with my reading progress this month. Just finished the sixth book on my TBR.
The Winter Spirits: Ghostly Tales for Frosty Nights
A collection of spooky winter tales with varied themes,
voices, and concepts.
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I finished the fifth book on my winter vibes TBR last night: Ledge, by Stacey McEwan. A fantasy romance with a compelling premise. That ending, though... I’ll have to read the sequel to see how I really feel about it.
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Photo of the moon shining behind clouds
Photo of the moon shining with clouds circling it. The clouds are illuminated by the moon's glow.
Taking a break to photograph the night sky or sunset is becoming a habit. The sky's doing pretty things. It's not my fault 🥰 Besides, we all need a nice creative break for inspiration.
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Fourth book finished from my January TBR: Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. A classic cosy mystery. I especially liked the ending and the way Hercule Poirot presented the reveal.
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Since I've been making great progress
on my January winter vibes TBR, I decided to add two
bonus books:
Merry & Sprite, by Dani Lakely
The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes
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Photo of a sunset spreading rays of pink light through the sky.
That sunset was too beautiful to not drop everything and take a moment to capture it.
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Has anybody figured out a way to become immortal so I have any hope of finishing my ever-growing TBR? (Any vampire, wizard, ancient god, or scientist from the future out here on Bluesky?👀)
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Making good progress on my January winter vibes TBR. I finished Mistletoe Kisses, by Lee Blair: a small town queer romance with cosy vibes. It's really sweet, and especially relatable to people with anxiety.
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Limited time discount for LGBTQIA+ fiction editing until March.
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
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It's only seven days into January and I've already finished the second book of this month's winter vibes TBR: Stay Another Day, by Juno Dawson.
If you want some Christmas family drama, Juno Dawson's got you covered!
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