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Indie AuthorπŸ“šπŸ’™ I smash words out of a keyboard like a goat with thumbs. Geek, nerd, neuro-divergent, queerπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ. He/Him | They/Them https://linktr.ee/kylesteenblik
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I get to put two stickers on my book now. literarytitan.com/2025/04/04/l... πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ‘€ #KidLit #Books linktr.ee/kylesteenblik

So close....πŸ’™πŸ“š

OK. 66969 words and I just opened the first truly spicy scene of this book with what I think is a fairly sexy bit of consent. πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸŒΆοΈ

From @LiteraryTitan πŸ’™πŸ“š Tales of Weirderland follows royal siblings who go on magical adventures throughout their kingdom and a journey of #selfdiscovery, learning what the future might hold. What was the inspiration for the setup of your #story? #WriteLife #KidLit wp.me/p3cyvH-xjV

In a few hours I'm going to wake up and stare at a project sitting at 59,000 words. With a little luck 24 hours from now, that number will be a little bit higher. #HoldingMyselfAccountable #ThisIsNotJustAnExcuseToIgnoreTheDishes

This collection is a must-read for families, fantasy lovers, and anyone who enjoys a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still delivering heartfelt moments. If you grew up loving The Princess Bride or The Phantom Tollbooth, Tales of Weirderland will feel like coming home. #KidLit πŸ’™πŸ“š

new rickroll dropped. although I saw someone in the comments call it a RickRoan which I can respect.

OK - hear me out. But I think @gailsimone.bsky.social may have found a way to rebrand Scott Summers that no one will dislike. I mean sure, he may be a little overpowered - no one should have that much ass - but, would we be mad?

I went to a local writer's meet-up this week. I spent the whole time in a corner. yes, I wrote a bunch but couldn't figure out how to talk to anyone. How to people the strangers?

Maybe I need to offer to buy your kid's a pizza if you buy a copy of my book. I'm sure I can figure out a way to make that work.πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ‘€ #KidLit #Books

I might have lost a couple hours down the rabbit hole of the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War and the Battle of Poitiers and the history of The Black Prince for 9 lines of dialogue. BUT, I ended the day at 48699 words. #ADHD #AmWriting #Books #MakeHistoricalFiguresCanonicallyGay

#BookReview of #TalesofWeirderland from #ReadersFavorite #KidLit πŸ’™πŸ“š #books readersfavorite.com/book-review/...

"Tales of Weirderland is the perfect book for young fantasy adventure fans. Whimsical and full of wonder and magic, these stories not only entertain but also offer a few valuable life lessons along the way." - Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite #KidLit πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ‘€ #Books linktr.ee/kylesteenblik

Nice way to start a day of writing. 5 star review. "Tales of Weirderland is a refreshing take on the genre that respects its roots in classic fairytales while delivering new and exciting adventures for contemporary readers." - Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite πŸ’™πŸ“š

πŸ“šTime to write. Thrilling exposition. Engaging transitions. Detailed descriptions of casually walking over a bridge reflecting on the color of the pavement. 5000 words easily. #AmWriting #Books

Use a Star Trek GIF to describe how you feel.

I'm sorry - I know the world is on fire … but, I have a book. πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ‘€ #KidsLit #FantasyBook #Books #SaveYourKidsFromReality www.tiktok.com/@rockyreads/...

The first step to making minor edits and revisions to keep a story on track is changing the font. Because it's easier than deciding where to pepper in foreshadowing naturally, and I stopped liking the way the italics looked. #Books #AmWriting #ThisIsHarderThanItSounds

I've been staring for 15 min, I don't see the quokka yet. Just can't seem to find it.

Like so many, I'm disgusted. I'm angry. I'm heartbroken. Under it all, I'm afraid because it's going to get worse before it can get better. If you are vulnerable, I will not fault you if you do your best to keep your head down for a while.

If I get 12 more flattering reviews, I might start to believe them. Still, it is at least getting easier. πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ‘€ #kidlit #books www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

An interesting side-effect as I wade deeper into writing this story. I'm becoming empathetically attached to these fictitious characters I've created. So much so that I felt genuine guilt and regret for hurting them. I might have to write multiple happy endings just to ease my own conscience.

I don't make the rules, I just follow them.

Know a kid that might like a book? β€œThe collection’s greatest strength is how the stories grow in depth alongside their protagonists, becoming more complex and thoughtful while maintaining their sense of magic and possibility." πŸ’™πŸ“š #ChildrensBooks www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

I reached 29598 words last night. I think I've got the first act buttoned up until the edit. I think maybe it's time for a day off. #AmWriting #Books πŸ’™πŸ“š

It amazes me how frustrated I can get with my own story. It is ridiculously tempting to hand wave setup to get to the good parts. But no, I have to engage in literary foreplay to reach the climax. #AmWriting

I crossed the 21000 word mark today. I think 2 more chapters to close out the first act. I have been looking forward to these next two chapters for a while. Worst part is how long I need to wait to be able to talk with anyone about it. πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ‘€ #amwriting #books

Today I #AmWriting, creating fully formed and flawed characters that communicate poorly who are nevertheless endearing. Inconstancy is a feature. They even spell their names 3 different ways over 30 pages. #WriteForTheEdit