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Aussie published writer of spec fiction. Caffeine enthusiast Neurodivergent. Massive nerd Crusty punk rocker Metalhead Sports tragic Books out now at https://linktr.ee/Calling33 Website at http://www.natashaoconnor-author.carrd.co/
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Bodily autonomy is a human right. Transness isn't a disease that needs to be cured. We're a normal part of the spectrum that is the human condition. And we deserve to have the final say over our own bodies - not just because of the harm if we don't, but because they belong to us and not the state.

Oh my god the relationship building and characterisation in this book is next level. The vibes are immaculate. Drews might just be my new third fave author. #ReaderSky

Just lost a backer on my Kickstarter! Who wants to put us back at 80? Every pledge helps! #ComicsSky #BookSky #AnimeSky www.kickstarter.com/projects/bla...

Today's #WritingAffirmation: don't worry id you can't #write every day. Life can be demanding and if you don't have any energy left for writing, that's OK. And sometimes, a break can be a good thing to let the ideas marinate. #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #WriterSky

Slowly but surely, my little desk family is growing. Flame has another dragon to keep him company πŸ’œ #writerlife

Men, dming me going "hey beautiful/pretty/princess" is a sure-fire way to get yourself blocked. It's creepy and I can't overstate how uninterested I am. Just don't do it.

I should be working on my writing. Instead, I'm going to procrastinate by #betareading πŸ˜… #BookSky #writingcommunity #WriterSky #authorsky #writerlife

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It's hard to be positive today. Watched a video about the environmental impact of AI and now I'm depressed about the future of the planet we're leaving for our kids. And Boomers wonder why millennials down are depressed πŸ™„

oh love, aren’t your arms tired from holding up the sun from scudding clouds across the waiting ache of the dire blue above and laying all the roots of all the greenings grounded and all the rivers and the sea aren’t you tired yet of being this much of the world for me? #poetry

Ugh, just met Bryce in DLTI and I already hate him. Boy deserves a slap. #ReaderSky #BookSky

Black holes, binary stars, supernovas and....LESBIANS. Accompanied by beautiful space illustrations, this poetry collection is truly something special imho! dax.ink/orion

Spotlight on the Queer Lights in the Darkness bundle: 🎧 There are 2 audiobooks in this bundle: The Dragon and Her Princess by Vyria Durav (sweet, delicious) and A Quiet Universe by Kay Atkinson (twisted, delirious) 🎧 Music: All The World Is You/rhea_reborn by demon grrl itch.io/b/3065/queer...

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They've read it now and folks... they loved it! Honestly in a little bit of shock. #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #WriterSky

Update on the sharing my writing sitch: the other writer did in fact reply to me and turns out they hadn't actually got a chance to read it yet. #writers, don't listen to your imposter syndrome. It's a horrible lying liar. #writerlife #authorsky #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity

#Coffee is life. That is all β˜•

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Can we help Todd get to 80 (and beyond)?

Not me sharing my #writing with another #writer I haven't known for very long and them going dark immediately afterwards πŸ™ˆ The rational side of my brain acknowledges it's probably just time zones. But imposter syndrome is over here jumping up and down loudly. Being a #writer is fun #BookSky

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There's barely enough room for both of us but he's determined to get his belly pats #CatsofBluesky

The boys outdid themselves for my birthday this year. They managed to combine my love of writing and cats - how cute is the cat on the top of this pen?

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Who wants to be the 77th backer on my latest comic Kickstarter? The campaign is in its FINAL TWO WEEKS, so any and all support is welcome! Pledge if you can and share the KS around! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bla...

It's wild what soldiers used to go to war on the battlefield geared up in. Photo taken in Chateau Duras, France.

I don't often talk about my other projects but it's really amazing how two three word flash prompts can end up in a 90k lesbian space opera with a psychic and alien lizards. #writingcommunity #WriterSky #authorsky #BookSky

I just described my current novel WIP as undergoing major surgery and folks - it's not even inaccurate. The whole thing's gone in for a major facelift. #writingcommunity #WriterSky #authorsky #BookSky

Let me be clear - plagiarism is a problem for EVERYONE. If one author profits off another author's words, it can happen to anyone. So, yes, you should care. Whether you like the author being stolen from or not, one case sets a precedent. So, do care. Excused theft impacts us all. πŸ“šπŸ’™

Only read the first page of Don't Let the Forest In and bloody hell, my heart πŸ’” Drews' writing really tugs at the heart strings. #BookSky #ReaderSky

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Me to hubby: I'm writing a paranormal that doesn't have any romance in it, it's gonna be a harder sell. Hubby: X Files did it And folks, I'm just-

"I love you." ⭐⭐⭐ "I could break the world for you." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy pride to my two sapphic idiots who may or may not break the world just a teeny tiny bit. By accident of course πŸ‘€ #pride #booksky #queerwriters

Today's writing work was reading Art of Character. The pantser in me is itching to get drafting, but I know I've gotta get the details right first this time. Patience is hard, but I keep reminding myself it'll be worth it. #writingcommunity #BookSky #WriterSky #authorsky #writerlife

@earthlingbeta.bsky.social Hey! I just published my first novel I’ve been working on called Tangled Fates I’d love if you could give it a read Here's the link: πŸ‘‰https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1491464 If you like it it'd really help me if you could share it with others too πŸ’Œ Thanks a ton πŸ–€