<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> 15. How's your creativity going? Is there anything you would like help with?</p><p>I'm liking the zero pressure approach. Making some changes, and rediscovering the rough edges of sketches. I've been "finishing" too much. Need to relearn that rough and dynamic doesn't always mean unfinished. I spent far too many hours trying to "finish" this, only to like the rough sketch a lot more. So, I'm embracing it. </p><p><a href="/tags/fantasy/" rel="tag">#fantasy</a> <a href="/tags/illustration/" rel="tag">#illustration</a> <a href="/tags/witch/" rel="tag">#witch</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a></p>
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<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> 3 Mar:Are you more productive during long stretches of free time, or when you have to squeeze creativity into your busy life?</p><p>Who gets long stretches of free time in our capitalist hellscape?</p><p>I fight tooth and nail for the energy and time to write in the margins of the day and the lacunae of my week.</p>
<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> Tell us about yourself and your creative work.</p><p>I am a profoundly eclectic artist. Went to art school, had a moderately successful art career, burned out, decided to embrace the varied nature of creativity. Now I make digital art, illustrations, design, make spells, do photography, curate shows, do some amateur botany and philosophy, write a strange fantasy series called Ethereal, and whatever else takes my fancy.💜 </p><p><a href="/tags/writing/" rel="tag">#writing</a> <a href="/tags/fediart/" rel="tag">#fediart</a> <a href="/tags/mastoart/" rel="tag">#mastoart</a> <a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/artist/" rel="tag">#artist</a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a> for <a href="/tags/fridaythe13th/" rel="tag">#FridayThe13th</a> about the many <a href="/tags/pets/" rel="tag">#pets</a> <a href="/tags/caturday/" rel="tag">#Caturday</a> <a href="/tags/dogsofpixelfed/" rel="tag">#DogsOfPixelfed</a> i'v been able to enjoy: )</p><p><a href="/tags/orba/" rel="tag">#orba</a> <a href="/tags/artiphon/" rel="tag">#artiphon</a> <a href="/tags/fenderstudio/" rel="tag">#fenderStudio</a> <a href="/tags/android/" rel="tag">#Android</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#scribesAndMakers</a> <a href="/tags/mastoart/" rel="tag">#MastoArt</a> </p><p><a href="https://mirlo.space/mew3/release/fri" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mirlo.space/mew3/release/fri</a></p><p>had to lose all of them but 4...<br>Do they live on? You can decide...<br><a href="/tags/yolo/" rel="tag">#YOLO</a> or <a href="/tags/yola/" rel="tag">#YOLA</a> you choose</p>
<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> 29, Why do you like your style(s)? 1/2</p><p>My visual style is a contemporary digital exploration that blends nature, magic, and symbolism with a dark, contemplative mood. I create a synthesis of various artistic styles.</p><p>Surrealism, impressionism, romanticism, mixed with symbolism, film noir, fantasy, and gothic aesthetics. </p><p>Which I like for the marvelling of existence through contemplation and especially imagination. I dream, therefore I am.</p><p><a href="https://lydiavvinters.com/the-art-of-ethereal/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="lydiavvinters.com/the-art-of-ethereal/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lydiavvinters.com/the-art-of-e</span><span class="invisible">thereal/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/mastoart/" rel="tag">#mastoart</a></p>
<p>Chapters 27 and 28 of "A New Faith" are up on the website at <a href="https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith</a></p><p>Parts 1 and 2 are available to <a href="/tags/download/" rel="tag">#download</a> (or read online) for <a href="/tags/free/" rel="tag">#free</a> in <a href="/tags/drmfree/" rel="tag">#DRMfree</a> <a href="/tags/pdf/" rel="tag">#PDF</a> and <a href="/tags/epub/" rel="tag">#EPUB</a> formats</p><p><a href="/tags/solarpunk/" rel="tag">#solarpunk</a> <a href="/tags/hopepunk/" rel="tag">#hopepunk</a> <a href="/tags/clifi/" rel="tag">#clifi</a> <a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#book</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/scifi/" rel="tag">#scifi</a> <a href="/tags/climate/" rel="tag">#climate</a> <a href="/tags/adaptation/" rel="tag">#adaptation</a> <a href="/tags/migration/" rel="tag">#migration</a> <a href="/tags/mystery/" rel="tag">#mystery</a> <a href="/tags/thriller/" rel="tag">#thriller</a> <a href="/tags/booksky/" rel="tag">#booksky</a> <a href="/tags/amwriting/" rel="tag">#amwriting</a> <a href="/tags/authorsky/" rel="tag">#authorsky</a> <a href="/tags/writerscoffeeclub/" rel="tag">#WritersCoffeeClub</a> <a href="/tags/wordweavers/" rel="tag">#WordWeavers</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> <a href="/tags/pennedpossibilities/" rel="tag">#PennedPossibilities</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#sciencefiction</a> <a href="/tags/climatefiction/" rel="tag">#climatefiction</a></p>
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<p>Part 3 begins! </p><p>Finally, the stakes come into focus. <br>How does it all end?</p><p>Chapter 29 of "A New Faith" is up on the website at <a href="https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith</a> </p><p>Parts 1 and 2 are available to <a href="/tags/download/" rel="tag">#download</a> (or read online) for <a href="/tags/free/" rel="tag">#free</a> in <a href="/tags/drmfree/" rel="tag">#DRMfree</a> <a href="/tags/pdf/" rel="tag">#PDF</a> and <a href="/tags/epub/" rel="tag">#EPUB</a> formats</p><p><a href="/tags/solarpunk/" rel="tag">#solarpunk</a> <a href="/tags/hopepunk/" rel="tag">#hopepunk</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/climatechange/" rel="tag">#climatechange</a> <a href="/tags/adaptation/" rel="tag">#adaptation</a> <a href="/tags/migration/" rel="tag">#migration</a> <a href="/tags/mystery/" rel="tag">#mystery</a><br><a href="/tags/thriller/" rel="tag">#thriller</a> <a href="/tags/amwriting/" rel="tag">#amwriting</a> <a href="/tags/writerscoffeeclub/" rel="tag">#WritersCoffeeClub</a><br><a href="/tags/wordweavers/" rel="tag">#WordWeavers</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a><br><a href="/tags/pennedpossibilities/" rel="tag">#PennedPossibilities</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#sciencefiction</a><br><a href="/tags/climatefiction/" rel="tag">#climatefiction</a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> April 10: Show us a book cover you like. What makes it special?</p><p>The Dune cover by Jim Tierney is one of my favorite book covers. It's deceptively simple, striking, and it's laced with symbolism particularly for people who have read the third book and know where the story is going.</p><p>Bonus mini-story ... in a bit.</p>
<p><a href="https://tinjar.ghost.io/anf/download-a-new-faith/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="tinjar.ghost.io/anf/download-a-new-faith/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">tinjar.ghost.io/anf/download-a</span><span class="invisible">-new-faith/</span></a></p><p>Ebook versions (EPUB and PDF) are available to download to your favorite ebook reader. </p><p>Both versions are DRM-free and should be usable with most ebook readers. DRM-free means that these are yours to keep and also share with friends/family just like a physical book.</p><p><a href="/tags/solarpunk/" rel="tag">#solarpunk</a> <a href="/tags/hopepunk/" rel="tag">#hopepunk</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/climatechange/" rel="tag">#climatechange</a> <a href="/tags/adaptation/" rel="tag">#adaptation</a> <a href="/tags/migration/" rel="tag">#migration</a> <a href="/tags/mystery/" rel="tag">#mystery</a><br><a href="/tags/thriller/" rel="tag">#thriller</a> <a href="/tags/amwriting/" rel="tag">#amwriting</a> <a href="/tags/writerscoffeeclub/" rel="tag">#WritersCoffeeClub</a><br><a href="/tags/wordweavers/" rel="tag">#WordWeavers</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a><br><a href="/tags/pennedpossibilities/" rel="tag">#PennedPossibilities</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#sciencefiction</a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> Sep 1<br>With many new people here, let's do another round of introductions. Tell us something about yourself and your creativity</p><p>I'd say I'm a <a href="/tags/writer/" rel="tag">#writer</a> and <a href="/tags/artist/" rel="tag">#artist</a> who limits posts to <a href="/tags/writerslife/" rel="tag">#WritersLife</a> content on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/verses" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.patreon.com/c/verses</a></p><p>I have <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> and some <a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> on <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/clarablack-ink/shop" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.redbubble.com/people/clarablack-ink/shop"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.redbubble.com/people/clara</span><span class="invisible">black-ink/shop</span></a></p><p>I have a bit up elsewhere as well but I need to rework my "online pressence".</p><p>Currently writing a Fantasy series and putting together my yearly <a href="/tags/zine/" rel="tag">#zine</a> for that through Patreon.</p>
<p>Out now!!<br>Buy direct from Evernight Publishing and save $1.25!<br><a href="https://www.evernightpublishing.com/an-artist-s-kiss-by-suzy-shearer/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.evernightpublishing.com/an-artist-s-kiss-by-suzy-shearer/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.evernightpublishing.com/an</span><span class="invisible">-artist-s-kiss-by-suzy-shearer/</span></a></p><p>Isabella Coburn, 50, used to be the most in-demand nude artist’s model, now she’s a successful sculptor.</p><p>Artist, Gabriel ‘Archangel’ Milford, 53, needs Isabella to model for him and sparks fly when they meet. Though she refuses him, Gabriel is determined Issie will pose for him. She’s equally determined she won’t.</p><p>Amazon: bit.ly/3WjyEY4<br>Evernight: bit.ly/4nZIN8h<br>Apple: bit.ly/3KtcwrF<br>Kobo Plus: bit.ly/4nPJm4q<br>Barnes & Noble: bit.ly/46wLJ6s</p><p><a href="/tags/read/" rel="tag">#read</a> <a href="/tags/readromance/" rel="tag">#readromance</a> <a href="/tags/romance/" rel="tag">#romance</a> <a href="/tags/romanceauthor/" rel="tag">#romanceAuthor</a> <a href="/tags/romancenovel/" rel="tag">#romanceNovel</a> <a href="/tags/romancenovels/" rel="tag">#romanceNovels</a> <a href="/tags/bookstadon/" rel="tag">#bookstadon</a> <a href="/tags/writersofmastodon/" rel="tag">#writersofMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/writerscoffeeclub/" rel="tag">#WritersCoffeeClub</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingCommunity</a> <a href="/tags/wordweaver/" rel="tag">#wordweaver</a> <a href="/tags/creativity/" rel="tag">#creativity</a> @bookstadon <a href="/tags/romancebooks/" rel="tag">#romanceBooks</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/bdsm/" rel="tag">#BDSM</a> <a href="/tags/oldercouple/" rel="tag">#oldercouple</a> <a href="/tags/maturecouple/" rel="tag">#maturecouple</a> <a href="/tags/contemporary/" rel="tag">#contemporary</a></p>
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<p><a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#scribesAndMakers</a> do you use blogs?</p><p>i mostly use now pages: <a href="https://nownownow.com/" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>nownownow.com/</a><br>instead of blogs but still use blogs a few times per week like:<br><a href="https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.ajournalofmusicalthings.co</span><span class="invisible">m/</span></a><br>$ome blogs i visit monthly like:<br><a href="https://incomingassets.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>incomingassets.wordpress.com/</a><br>But yeah, blogs are still awesome in my boooks! )</p>
<p>Out now!!<br>Buy direct from Evernight and save $1.25!<br>Finn - The Silk Rope Masters, 6<br><a href="https://www.evernightpublishing.com/finn-by-suzy-shearer/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.evernightpublishing.com/finn-by-suzy-shearer/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.evernightpublishing.com/fi</span><span class="invisible">nn-by-suzy-shearer/</span></a></p><p>Claire Reynolds, 55, never believed in soul mates, or love at first sight, until she literally ran into Finn O’Malley, 55. Something happened—something primeval, something like destiny calling, as they stared at each other.<br>A ‘happy ever after’ was theirs for the taking—and they grabbed it joyfully with both hands.<br>Mysterious floral gifts. A hidden agenda. A faux saviour. A watcher who finally acts. An act that intends death to Finn. An act that neither Finn or Claire may survive.<br>Be Warned: BDSM, anal sex, sex toys, public exhibition<br><a href="/tags/romance/" rel="tag">#romance</a> <a href="/tags/maturecouple/" rel="tag">#maturecouple</a> <a href="/tags/newrelease/" rel="tag">#newrelease</a> <a href="/tags/read/" rel="tag">#read</a> <a href="/tags/readromance/" rel="tag">#readromance</a> <a href="/tags/romance/" rel="tag">#romance</a> <a href="/tags/romanceauthor/" rel="tag">#romanceAuthor</a> <a href="/tags/romancenovel/" rel="tag">#romanceNovel</a> <a href="/tags/romancenovels/" rel="tag">#romanceNovels</a> <a href="/tags/bookstadon/" rel="tag">#bookstadon</a> <a href="/tags/writersofmastodon/" rel="tag">#writersofMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/writerscoffeeclub/" rel="tag">#WritersCoffeeClub</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#ScribesAndMakers</a> <a href="/tags/writingcommunity/" rel="tag">#writingCommunity</a> <a href="/tags/wordweaver/" rel="tag">#wordweaver</a> <a href="/tags/creativity/" rel="tag">#creativity</a> @bookstadon <a href="/tags/romancebooks/" rel="tag">#romanceBooks</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/bdsm/" rel="tag">#BDSM</a> <a href="/tags/oldercouple/" rel="tag">#oldercouple</a> <a href="/tags/maturecouple/" rel="tag">#maturecouple</a> <a href="/tags/contemporary/" rel="tag">#contemporary</a></p>