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✨ Indie Writer | Storyteller | Characters You’ll Love (or Love to Hate) 🖊️ Sharing the journey of creativity, challenges, and triumphs 💬 Let’s connect: #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmEdit #WomenInLiterature #LatinxReads #TraumaLit
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Push by Sapphire gives us Precious, a girl who endures horrific abuse but fights for her education and self-worth. Her journey is raw and painful, yet her strength in claiming her own story is awe-inspiring. I admire her resilience. #BookSkyHerStory #TraumaLit #BookSky 💙📚

I really had to learn to stop editing while I write. Now, I just keyboard smash through sprints and fix the mess later. 🚀 It’s hard, but it’s the only way I actually finish anything! Who else fights the urge to edit mid-draft? #WritingSprints #AmWriting #WritersLife

Indie = Rule-Breaking Bliss! Want to genre-blend? Play with format? Release on YOUR timeline? Indie lets you shake things up & tell the story your way! ⚡📖 #IndieAuthor #CreativeFreedom #WriteYourWay

Editing is like pulling a thread—you fix one thing, and suddenly, three other problems unravel. 🤦‍♀️ It’s a never-ending game of story Jenga! Anyone else? #AmEditing #WriterProblems #WritingCommunity

I don’t take writing advice. Maybe I should, but I don’t. I just enjoy the creative process too much to follow rules. 🤷‍♀️ Does that make my journey messier? Sure. But that’s half the fun! Do you follow writing advice or wing it? #WritingCommunity #CreativeFreedom #AmWriting

"Pines" by Blake Crouch. Small-town mystery meets mind-bending sci-fi. The tension builds relentlessly, and the eerie atmosphere is chef’s kiss!👌 Just when you think you have answers—nope, try again. If you love books that mess with your head, this is it!🌲 #BookSky 💙📚 #SciFiThriller #MustRead

In The Girl with No Past by Kathryn Croft, Leah is haunted by a traumatic past and struggles with guilt. Her complexity lies in her attempt to lead a normal life while hiding her secrets. I love how thrillers like this showcase resilient yet vulnerable women. #BookSkyHerStory #Thriller #BookSky 💙📚

Writing sprints are pure chaos. Words fly, typos reign, and somehow, a story emerges from the mess. Is it perfect? NOPE. But is it progress? ABSOLUTELY. 🚀 Who else loves the madness of a good sprint? 💙📚 #WritingSprints #AmWriting #ChaosAndCreativity

Indie ≠ Low Quality! We hire editors, designers, & marketers like trad authors do. The difference? We OWN our work. 💪📖 #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #QualityMatters

A great editor doesn’t just fix words—they get your story. 💙 I’ve been lucky to work with some who push me to dig deeper, not just clean up commas. Shoutout to the editors who make us better! ✍️ Who’s helped shape your work? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

I love writing in the dark—nighttime, dim rooms, zero bright lights. Something about the shadows makes the words flow. But for editing? That’s when I need my McDonald’s vanilla iced coffee. ☕ What’s your writing ritual? #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife

"The Inmate" by Freida McFadden A gripping thriller with a wild premise—marrying an inmate is one thing, but when the past comes knocking, the suspense is unbearable. Fast-paced, twisty, and oh-so-anxiety-inducing (in the best way!). She never disappoints! 🔪 #BookSky 💙📚 #SuspenseThriller #BookAddict

Freedom is why I chose indie! No gatekeepers, no compromises—just my vision, my pace, my stories. It’s terrifying & exhilarating, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. 🚀✨ #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #SelfPub

Editing is a slippery slope. One tweak turns into ten, and suddenly, I’m rewriting everything. 😅 How do you know when to stop? Because I swear, I could edit forever! ✍️✨ #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #WritersLife

"I don’t always write in order. When I get bored, I just jump to a scene I want to write—it keeps the motivation flowing! Who says you have to follow the outline? Creativity thrives on impulse. Anyone else write like this? ✍️✨ #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #CreativeProcess"

"The Girl with No Past" by Kathryn Croft A dark, twisty psychological thriller where secrets refuse to stay buried. The cat-and-mouse game had me on edge the whole time! Loved the complex female lead. 🔥 #BookSky 💙📚 #ThrillerReads #PsychologicalThriller #BookSkyHerStory

✍️ Do you enjoy writing posts for BlueSky? I really get a kick out of it—there’s something fun about sharing little bits of the writing life. Hoping to find my writing people here! Are you searching too? Let’s connect! 🌟 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #BlueSky

💻 Don’t know how far I’ll get in this Friday sprint, but I’m aiming for 2,000 words! 🕒✨ If only I could stop editing as I go… anyone else fighting their inner editor mid-sprint? Let’s do this! 🚀. #WritingSprints #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

My writing process includes two furry editors who never leave my side. 🐾 Matteo’s in charge of dramatic stares, and Muffin handles snack breaks (hers, not mine). Their feedback? Bark if it’s good, snooze if it’s not. 🐕✍️ #DogMomLife #PawfectSupport #WritingWithDogs #ShihTzuLove #GSDCompanion

There’s nothing like the magic of a first draft. ✨ The words flow, the ideas are fresh, and the story feels alive! I know revisions are where the real work happens, but there’s something so joyful about that raw, creative rush. 🖋️💙 Do you love drafting too? #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

Strong female characters facing adversity, making tough choices, and evolving? That’s my kind of story. Give me complexity over "likability" any day. Resilience, identity, and personal growth keep me turning pages. #WomenInLiterature #BookSkyHerStory #BookSky 💙📚

Still missing my Hammy dog. 💔 I had to rehome him to get a service dog, and it still kills me. But knowing he’s living his best life with a young man who lost his dad brings me peace. Hammy, you’ll always have my heart. 🐾❤️ #DogLovers #ForeverInMyHeart #WritingCommunity

📚✨🌎🎭🪅I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" hit so close to home, I had a love/hate relationship with it. Erika L. Sánchez captures grief, identity, and cultural expectations so powerfully it’s almost too real. Raw, messy, and unforgettable. 💔✨ #ReadLatinx #TraumaLit #BookSky #BookSkyLatinxFiction

Baby City is pure delight! 💙📚 Following Emily McCoy through the chaos of delivering babies and sleepless shifts is both hilarious and heartwarming. McFadden’s wit shines, making this a must-read for humor and medical fans alike. 🍼✨ #Loved #BookLovers #BookCommunity #AmReading #BookSky

This New Year marked 10 years in the Caribbean 🌴. With my girls heading to college this fall, I’m diving back into writing. Excited for the creativity ahead but thankful for my pups—they’re my new co-authors. 🐾✍️💕 #EmptyNest #DogMomLife #WritingJourney

Just got Scrivener, and while I love the organizational tools, the way it formats files is… a bit overwhelming. 😅 Writers, how do you feel about it? Any tips to make the learning curve less steep? ✍️ #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #IndieAuthor #Scrivener

I finally hit a Freida McFadden book that wasn’t for me: The Devil You Know. The characters didn’t click, and I felt they didn’t add much to the storyline. I kept waiting for the plot to take off, but it just didn’t happen for me this time. 💔 #BookSky 💙📚 #BookReview #AmReading #BookCommunity

Some stories take root in your heart, and The English Patient is one of them. Its lyrical prose and haunting tale of love, loss, and memory linger like the echo of a song. A book that stays with you long after you’ve closed it. ❤️ #Cherished #BookLovers #Read

🌊 Writing stories like Beneath the Weight of Water feels like a calling—exploring the raw beauty of vulnerability, resilience, and self-discovery. For me, it’s about showing that love, identity, and independence can coexist, even in the face of disillusionment. #WritingCommunity #TraumaNarratives

😤 Editing: falling in love with your story, only to pick it apart piece by piece. Some days it’s magic; others, I’m staring at "the," wondering if it’s even a word. ✍️ And don’t get me started on killing my darlings! How’s your editing going? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

📚 Hey BlueSky! 🌟 I’ve been wanting to dive into more indie authors and explore unique, heartfelt stories. There’s so much talent out there—any recommendations? Let me know what indie books have inspired or moved you! 💙✨ #IndieAuthor #ReadIndie #WritingCommunity

🌟 Hey BlueSky! 🌟 As a writer, I believe stories are where hearts meet. My writing is about capturing growth, resilience, and the beauty in messy, human moments. 💙✨ Dreaming up characters or wrestling with edits—it’s always worth it. Let’s share this journey! 📖🤝 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

#doglover #shihtzu Why walk when mommy can carry you? 🤪