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amberherbert.bsky.social
(Mostly) speculative fiction writer Author of Lipstick Covered Magnet Bookworm, elder emo, cinephile, board game geek https://linksta.cc/@amberherbert
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Over the last 3 weeks, I’ve created everything from currency to funereal traditions for Annwyn. Every location on the map has a history. I’m nearly ready to incorporate all this world building into draft three. It’s time to make the world feel properly lived in! #writingcommunity #fantasywriter

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Just finished But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo. A blurb compared it to The Shape of Water. It didn't come close to the beauty of that film. Bite-size review: The gothic undertones and evocative descriptions weren't enough to carry the story. Visit my blog for the full review. #booksky #bookreview

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I just finished Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito. Bite-size review: While it wasn't perfect, it was a quick and engaging read full of vibrant horrors and splendid, historically-accurate set pieces. For the full review, check out my blog. #booksky #bookreview #victorianpsycho #femininerage

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So, The West Passage by Jared Pechaček... Bite-size review: I thought it would be a fun romp through a world full of whimsy and intrigue. I was sorely mistaken. For the full review, check out my blog. #booksky #bookreview #fantasyreads

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Song of the day: February 25

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A spooky ARC from Tor Nightfire, coming out next month. Thanks, @torbooks.bsky.social! #booksky #horror #bookmail

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Food for thought.

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If you happen to live near Boulder or Broomfield and enjoy fantasy, consider stopping in to see my friend @okwrites.bsky.social on the 23rd. #coloradowriters #fantasywriter #queerwriters

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THE OA meets NAME OF THE WIND Traumatized MC w/ dormant magical power He chooses the quest (anti-chosen one) Dying interdimensional dragon Exiled prince Nuanced friendships Elite university Hard magic system Character-driven Industrial Revolution Dash of horror Hopepunk #questpit #f #sff #q #a #df

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METAL-INFECTED PUNK OPERA x FAMILY DRAMA Complex platonic friendships Found family Interesting magic system (based on punk rock) Flawed protagonist Hope Punk City as a background Night Life Intricate villain Mildly humorous Journey of Self-discovery #questpit #f #q

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STRANGER THINGS x Dark academia Flawed MC w/ LOTS of agency Interdimensional dragons Exiled prince Magic based on severing from dimensional forks Complicated friendships Secret society High-brow science Machines Steam power Hopepunk Rips between dimensions that must be patched #questpit #f #sf #q

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NAME OF THE WIND x THE OA A decade-old secret awakens Marlowe’s dormant magical affinity. When he makes contact with an interdimensional sea dragon, he and exiled friend Fenwick are tasked with repairing rips in the foundation of the universe from the confines of a university. #questpit #f #sf #q

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Feb. 9: Song of the Day #elderemo #songoftheday #bmth

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New Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron TL;DR: If you want another formula to follow, give this a read. If you'd rather learn how to incorporate your character's internal conflict with the big-picture turmoil of the plot, watch Sanderson's lectures instead (free on the Tube). #writing #plotting

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Since I'm migrating socials, an intro is in order. I'm Amber, a (mostly) fantasy/horror writer from Colorado. Here, I will share my experience as a querying writer and chat about all things literature, film, and TV. You might get the occasional music or culture post, but I intend to keep it light. 👋

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#BlueCrew - Quote of the Day

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My 2024 Wrap Up has been published. Check it out, if you fancy a quick summary of everything I got up to in the writing world and a short list of my favorite reads, watches, and listens of the year: amberherbert.com/writing-jour...

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