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drranshaw.bsky.social
Author of #EpicFantasy "Gryphon's Heir," with books 2, 3, and companion work under construction. Lover of great literature, fine wine and chocolate. Not necessarily in that order. Website: drranshaw.com
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Pretty much.

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Yes... rather like making an iceberg from a single snowflake...

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We've got nothing, dude. Time to reach for the deus ex machina.

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Don't get cocky, favourite character...

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Why Protagonists are Immune from Grisly Ends tinyurl.com/4fj82tuk #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy

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Well... until the next draft or round of editing, anyway.

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'Fraid so, boss. Many, many times...

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The wellsprings of a writer's imagination...

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Now THIS is a relatable post...

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Yeah, I don't think you quite understand what you're getting yourself into...

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It me.

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Somehow, past me always winds up catching up with present me.

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Noooo...

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Some days, writing is equal parts megalomania and imposter syndrome. Ratio not guaranteed.

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And nothing is wasted. That worldbuilding bit you leave out may make it into the next book.

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I hear that gravelly voice in my nightmares.

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As the genie said: phenomenal, cosmic power!

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I think most of us are a tad more empathetic than that. Okay, maybe not a tad. A soupcon.

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Dunno how it happened. I looked both ways before crossing, honest I did.

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Jen (ESC) 🇨🇦❤️🦋 @Smil3yAngel · 20h Dear Sane Americans, I hope you know our anger at your country is aimed at the orange turd and every single person who voted for him. We know a lot of you voted for Kamala, and we appreciate your efforts. None of us wants this. We hope this madness stops asap ❤️

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Since we’ve made our choice to depart the Ex, this post reminds us why it’s good to be here | BlueSky vs X (formerly Twitter) for Writers; What's the Best Choice? @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social https://vist.ly/3mupr8c #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity #Bloggers

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Understandably Unpleasant Characters tinyurl.com/3szefzdy #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy

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No sexy villains. Got it.

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Just you wait, Monsieur.

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Well... it's worth a shot.

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Fair brings a tear to my eye.

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This is... diabolically satisfying.

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For, as we all know (except Polonius), brevity is the soul of wit.

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Mount or drums in the deep. Take your pick.

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I wrote this passage? Weird. I don't recall this. Nope, nope, nope.

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The creative process at work is a mysterious thing.

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Always do your research, kids.

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

How about a little music for #MondayBlogs? Planning to add some of these artists’ music to my next writing fugue for #inspiration We share musical sensibilities, thanks @scottnorrisphoto.bsky.social

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Murdering Your Darlings tinyurl.com/4nww5fnr #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity #amwritingfantasy

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Has it really come to this? Oh, the humanity.

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Reality bites.

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Must be tears of joy.

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

This isn't my first rodeo. Or WIP, come to that.

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It was a looong month.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

The truth may indeed set you free. But it will often piss you off in the process.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Self-care in these dark days needs to be top of mind...

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There seems to be a lot of that these days --- setting the bar too low, not the procrastination. Although there is that, too.

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In fact, deep down, there's a very sensitive guy screaming to be let out. I think he's sensitive. Or maybe he's just screaming.

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Note to self: and stop doomscrolling.

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