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Q1 Do you own a paper dictionary and thesaurus, or do you prefer digital?
I use dictionaries written on paper, vellum, or parchment, or etched in stone.
But I prefer to conjure word associations out of the aether.
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Q2. How often do you refer to a dictionary and/or thesaurus while writing?
I am a #writing sprinter, so I save the reference works for #editing.
Oct 16, 2023, 11:23:12 PM [original]
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Q3. Have you made up words for your books? If you have, what’s your favorite one?
My MC often unwittingly coins neologisms. A recent favorite is "satisfactorized".
Oct 16, 2023, 11:56:39 PM [original]
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Q4. Do you speak a language other than English?
I can't even speak English without the aid of a magic spell!
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I am going wild as my book drops in less than a week.
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I include a lot of detail about what people are eating.
Including what they feed the cat.
Nov 14, 2023, 12:52:14 AM [original]
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One guy (the napper, in fact) has a nose for a deal. But he won't deal drunk (or even tipsy).
Once the deal is done, it's bottoms up!
Nov 14, 2023, 12:57:27 AM [original]
@elektra Part of his ethos is that he won't stick his dagger into anyone unless they are really, really asking for it.
Nov 14, 2023, 1:08:29 AM [original]
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He has a bandolier full of them across his chest.
For throwing, when necessary.
Nov 14, 2023, 1:14:12 AM [original]
Q2: Pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin spice coffee:
a) a tasty seasonal treat that you can’t wait for
b) a seasonal treat you can take or leave
c) the devil’s work
d) other–please explain
Inserting the only flavor that makes pumpkin palatable into a beverage that doesn't need it and never asked for it.
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An indie author discord group I participate in organized a Black Friday sale that I participated in. I even sold a few books!
Nov 28, 2023, 2:24:22 AM [original]
I'd love for people to see that I'm giving away #fantasy maps from my new book.
Details here: https://klepsis.com/wp/2023/11/10/giveaway/
To participate, sign up for my newsletter and boost this post. That's it!
Nov 28, 2023, 2:28:42 AM [original]
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Yes, #writephant is going on Write Now.
Nov 28, 2023, 2:36:13 AM [original]
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Links are on my profile About tab.
I'll just use this spot to share the pretty artwork.
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Q6: do your characters ever think about elements of grammar? is your MC good at grammar?
Cordela is fine at grammar, but she has a habit of using words that don't actually exist. But don't try to tell her that ...
Mar 5, 2024, 3:40:10 AM [original]
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3. Ursula K. LeGuin has a short story called "Wake Island," where a group of infants are raised to not need sleep. Do you have any characters that nap or sleep? Or claim they are fine?
Rizo has an interesting relationship with sleep. He loves to do it, as much as possible. But he doesn't really seem to need it.
Mar 12, 2024, 2:59:09 AM [original]
#Writephant Q4.
How do libraries appear in your writing? #National Library Week #RightToReadDay
Very early in The Amulet and the Dragon, the two characters search a #library for clues about the mysterious Amulet.
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Apr 9, 2024, 1:15:38 AM [original]
#Writephant Q6.
What celestial events have you incorporated into your stories & writing?
In Water Against Chaos, the heroes visit the Moon. Does that count?
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Apr 9, 2024, 1:21:08 AM [original]