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#WordWeavers 9. Your MC finds a letter addressed to them that was never meant to be delivered. Who wrote it, and what does it say?
Not something I’ve thought about, it does have possibilities though.
How's about Nathan coming across a missive from the enigmatic Noone, someone who’s believed to follow the dark arts and may, or may not, be the antagonist of the story.
What dark secrets will it reveal?
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#PennedPossibilities 150 What's your favourite under-appreciated novel?
It's a short story, rather than a novel, "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street," by Herman Melville.
First serialised anonymously in two parts in the November and December 1853 issues of Putnam's Magazine and reprinted in his, The Piazza Tales, in 1856.
In the story, a Wall Street lawyer hires a new clerk, who, after an initial bout of hard work, refuses to make copies or do any other task required of him, responding to any request with the words "I would prefer not to," which becomes all he ever says.
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It's the first day of FantasyCon 2026 and my first time attending the event, not really sure what to expect.
Picked out a short list of panels to attend, including:
My First FantasyCon.
Fantasy Murder Mysteries.
Learning How to Pitch.
I’ve yet to feel out a few others.
Donated copies of How to Succeed as a Supervillain by Following the Evil Overlord List to the book bags, brought along a few more to flog.
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My Word of the Day today is SCATURIGINOUS. Share YOUR words to describe this picture in the comments!
Scaturiginous, from Latin scaturigīnus, from scaturīgo, scatūr(iō), to bubble or flow forth; to abound, + -igō) + -īnus, of or pertaining to.
Meaning having a copious supply of springs or sources of water; vernal. (uncommon)
The photo shows a long-exposure view of a cascading rock waterfall tumbling over tiered grey and mossy stones.
Worryingly, another unfamiliar word, doubly worrying as, for a moment, I thought it might be related to scat i.e. excrement; droppings or dung.
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#ScribesAndMakers 10/9. Our next featured creator is a 'relentless optimist.' How full is your glass?
Years ago, I came to the conclusion that the glass half or half empty thing is pretty meaningless.
After all, there are plenty more bottles sitting in the cellar waiting to be opened.
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Today, the 9th of October, marks the first day of FantasyCon 2026.
This is my first time attending the event so I’m not really sure what to expect.
I’ve picked out a short list of panels to attend, so far, it includes:
My First FantasyCon.
The drinks reception which coincides with Fantasy Murder Mysteries, I’m yet to make my mind up on this one.
Learning How to Pitch.
I’m going to feel out which of the others might be worth trying.
I’ve donated a few copies of How to Succeed as a Supervillain by Following the Evil Overlord List to the book bags and brought a few more along to try to flog.
Just waiting around in the hotel until it’s time to register. More later.
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#WordWeavers 8/10: Which character is most likely to make a terrible decision for a very good reason?
Undoubtedly that would be Nathan.
His idea of planning is to make something up on the spot, then follow it through until he needs to come up with a new plan when everything’s gone pear-shaped.
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#PennedPossibilities 1149¾: Bonus Question: If your character is ill, who would care for them? Would they provide good care?
Nathan’s first port of call would be Vicky.
If it’s anything serious though, Esther, Vicky’s mum, would be the ultimate carer of choice.
She’s a hereditary witch; her kind have been successfully treating the unwell or infirm for centuries.
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Me, I've got an Achilles Elbow. It's all down to having a poor knowledge of Greek Mythology.
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I'm on my way up to FantasyCon in Glasgow. It's been a long day with a lot of driving, thankfully we're now about an hour away. I intend to check out the venue and drop off my contribution to the book bags. Then both me and Mrs Author (who's only here for the shopping) are going to reward ourselves with a slap-up meal.
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#ScribesAndMakers Oct 8 - Do you engage in multiple creative activities or stick to one?
I mainly stick with just the writing. Webguy’s got me well enough trained to be able to upload stuff to my website.
I also come up with ideas for my book covers and web banners which Robin then makes real.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 8 Oct Tell us about someone who supports you on the sidelines.
Both Mrs Author and my web guy, otherwise known as my son, Robin, are both very supportive.
Mrs Author gets to read my stuff before anyone else and generally offers me useful advice.
Robin set up my author website and puts together the banners heading up my short stories and does various other graphic associated stuff.
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Epiphyte, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφύτον, epiphúton, one plant that grows upon another plant, from ἐπί, epí, on top of, + φυτόν, phutón, plant, via epi-, above, over, + -phyte, plant.
Meaning: a plant that grows on another, using it for physical support but obtaining no nutrients from it and neither causing damage nor offering benefit (botany); fungus that grows on a plant but does not feed upon it saprotrophically, an epiphytic fungus (biology).
The picture shows a close-up of a gnarled branch densely carpeted in feathery moss and delicate lichen.
This is a form of symbiosis, other forms can be either beneficial or detrimental to the host. An epiphyte is neither of these.
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#WritersCoffeeClub Oct 7
Does your editing process tend towards addition or reduction?
I reckon it balances out.
I tend to find myself trying to shorten dialogue to make it more succinct, but at the same find I’m garnishing descriptive passages to add to the atmosphere.
I guess I also attempt to shorten sentences in general ‘co sometimes I do go on a bit.
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I’m just heading up to Glasgow for FantasyCon.
This is a first for me and I’m finding the programme a little overwhelming.
I write urban fantasy, usually involving magic and the supernatural and I'm looking to get traditionally published.
I’d welcome any suggestions on which panels I might find most useful.
Is anybody from Mastodon attending? It would be nice to meet up for a chat if you are.
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I’m just heading up to Glasgow for FantasyCon.
This is a first for me and I’m finding the programme a little overwhelming.
I write urban fantasy, usually involving magic and the supernatural and I'm looking to get traditionally published.
I’d welcome any suggestions on which panels I might find most useful.
Is anybody from Mastodon attending? It would be nice to meet up for a chat if you are.
#WritersOfMastodon #TalesFrom… #SecretLife… #HowtoSucceed… #Author #Novel