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mariaasmith.bsky.social
Writer of dark fiction, urban fantasy and paranormal, enjoys mind mapping and journalling too. New garden in 2024, and also new to watercolour painting. Wishes she could draw! Motto - Stay Curious.
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I’m learning to draw and paint. It’s not natural to me but it’s good to step outside of your comfort zone isn’t it? 🤣

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Book Club homework. #reading

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I ate a huge fruit scone earlier today - it made my tea cup look very small indeed. I have to say, it was delicious. 😋

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Caved and gave in to the chocolate! #smallpleasures

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Unsolicited writing advice, #17171617: Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel. Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.

submitted 41 days ago • 193 comments

Come along writerly friends, put you thoughts down for the good of us all.

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This is FREE and informative. Thank you @wakellyauthor.bsky.social I need to get back in track. #amwriting

submitted 42 days ago • 1 comment

Saturday reading. How minuscule changes can grow into life-altering outcomes. P.S. The coffee and cake is fuel. 😀

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And there my friends, is the truth of the matter. I wish you all a Happy and Healthy 2025.

submitted 54 days ago • 1 comment

Ooer here’s an idea to bring you some cheer.

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I bet a few people giggled when they read this… I know I did!

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I was kinda shocked at the Christmas meal.

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When I first came on here I thought how refreshing not to have all those hateful posts. Just lately I’m noticing a lot of the same hateful topics have wheedled their way over here. 😢

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This morning I saw a post from an author talking about their book I am already aware of their book and when I see them post about it I'm usually like "I should pick that up." But THIS time their post caught me at the right moment and I bought the book. PLEASE YELL ABOUT YOUR BOOKS. Thank you.

submitted 68 days ago • 27 comments

Watching friends play Pádel in the sunshine whilst getting my steps in too!

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