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Indie horror author. Slow dread, haunted places. Author of Ama. The next one’s already whispering. #IndieAuthor #HorrorCommunity
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Totally agree. Pop culture’s a great anchor, but I also love using everyday textures of the time. The tech, the way people speak, even what they can’t do. Sometimes it’s the gaps that make it feel real.
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Impressive! My record’s similar, but mostly expletives and one coherent metaphor crawling through the wreckage.
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Gotta love a word with an identity crisis.
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The bean asks for nothing... and yet gives everything. A true collaborator. May your cup runneth over, and never go cold mid-sentence.
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My body speaks in creaks and caffeine cravings. I just transcribe what the ghosts mutter between the floorboards.
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That’s the magic of the early hours, quiet enough to hear the story whisper back. May your scenes rise like mist over a restless sea.
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If wordplay’s a sin, we’re all going to writer’s purgatory with ink on our hands. Cheers to clacking keys and questionable metaphors.
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Turns out "strong female character" just means "quiet, hot, and good with weapons" if you leave it to a studio boardroom.
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Ah yes, the perfect plan: let the arsonist inspect the fire damage.
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That line stuck with me too. Had me smiling for ages.
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Ah, the classic character disappearing act! Maybe they’re just off having their own adventures. When they come back, your story will be all the richer for it.
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Insomnia is a gripping read. King really knows how to weave suspense with deep themes. You’re in for a treat with 1984 and Animal Farm next; both packed with thought-provoking insights. Enjoy the journey through those classics!
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I love that mix of snark and satire. It’s a brave, fresh take that keeps readers on their toes. And hey, a banana peel is a classic move; even ghost mysteries need a little slapstick now and then! Definitely audacious in the best way.
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That sounds like a perfect Saturday; nothing to do but dive into some great books! 1984 and Animal Farm are classics that still hit hard today.
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As someone with dyslexia, my TBR is mostly audiobooks, currently sitting at seven. I love how audiobooks open up reading in a different way. I noticed Meditations in your pile; such a wise and timeless book. Your stack looks epic!
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Absolutely. Sometimes past-me was far too confident. It’s always humbling to discover your “brilliant” dialogue sounds like a badly tuned radio. The good news? That’s just the sign of a writer levelling up. Edit, cringe, rewrite, repeat... Eventually those conversations will actually connect!
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If I’d spent half as much time writing as I did scrubbing behind my ears, I’d have finished my magnum opus before puberty. Turns out, no one’s ever inspected my ears as an adult. Missed opportunity for rebellion, really.
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That’s true writer energy; agonising over five words while a mountain of prose awaits. Sometimes it’s the smallest details that demand the most caffeine. You’re not alone.
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Outlining always feels like wrangling a wild beast at first! But breaking it down is half the battle. Brains can be slow to start, but they do come round eventually.
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Absolutely. Sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones closest to us. It takes courage to turn real experiences into fiction, but it’s all part of the journey. Write it out, and let the words do their work.
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‘Ostensibly’ is essential, but if you want to sound truly inscrutable, drop in ‘putatively’ or ‘presumably’. Bonus points if you can do it with a straight face.
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If there’s a right way, I missed the memo. Still, I show up. Sometimes in pyjamas, sometimes fully caffeinated, always slightly haunted.
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Not just you! Snacks are my co-editors. I swear they absorb at least half the sighs and all the plot holes.
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My backup routine borders on paranoia; Two manual, two automatic, and I still flinch when a drive hiccups. Glad you’ve survived the digital haunting!
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Certainly, but approval rates are abysmal. Apparently, banks get jittery when you can’t prove a pulse.
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Ghosts only follow the rules their writers give them. If you want your ghost to wear corduroy and bake scones, that’s canon now. Genre purists may be gently exorcised.
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Absolutely agree. Sometimes the best stories are the ones that don’t get the spotlight they deserve. Every share, review, and recommendation matters more than most readers realise.
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That internal editor is relentless, but I’ve learned to bribe mine with coffee and empty promises. The delete key can wait its turn.
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Been there! Sometimes I swap so often I forget who’s telling the story, me or the character. At least the plot keeps everyone on their toes…
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If deep thinking counts, I’ve already finished three imaginary novels and a screenplay. Now, if only my keyboard could keep up.