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‘Not to Be Reproduced’ by René Magritte, c. 1937.

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if you don‘t personally own one but your roommates/parents do and you are allowed to use it, that counts as yes

#just put them in the dryer

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rain photo study

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In the Middle Ages, it was very common to wear a book case on the belt. Book of Hours, Bible, Breviary etc and they were thus at your fingertips.

This one is Italian, made between 1465 and 1485, in nicely worked leather.

#art #history #me with my copies of lotr that everything thinks is a bible

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what the fuck did I just download

#literature #religion

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explain your reasoning if you so desire!

#no one should have to see my writing at 17 #if i wasnt published until 55 id have like 40 books lined up

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Critique is literally the life blood of art for the love of god, listen to me!!!!!

#go to a writing workshop it's fun #writing

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i haven't been working on my main wips very much lately, hence the lack of posts, but i have been writing some fun stuff

me and a group of people are working on an opera made up of a few adaptations of myths from around the world, so i've been writing a short libretto version of the irish myth "children of lir"

i also outlined a video game i want to make over the summer about a boy who enters a newly-opened cave system in search of his sister, who disappeared fifteen years ago. it's like a cross between pikmin 2, the legend of zelda, and the horror movie "the descent"

#wip: untitled cave story

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i know the minotaur's labyrinth was almost certainly actually a maze but it's really funny to imagine theseus was just so fucking stupid he couldn't even find his way out of a unicursal, non-branching path without ariadne's ball of string

#annoying guy voice the mythological labyrinth might have been inspired by minoan 'palaces' which did have a somewhat complex layout

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WIP (RE)INTRO | A KINGDOM BETRAYED

genre | young adult, high fantasy, adventure, lgbtq+

pov | third, limited

status | storyboarding/outlining draft four

synopsis |

Tensions in the kingdom of Arla have never been higher. Their diplomatic relations with other countries across the Lucent Sea are strained. Old magic that hasn't been seen in at least fifty years is bleeding back into the kingdom, causing sickness and fear wherever it goes. Something is deeply wrong. It all comes to a head when the prince returns from a hunting trip half dead, and his entire personal guard killed. Helen Mast is determined to prove herself. A squire in the king's army, all Helen wants is to be granted the rank of knight and protect the kingdom she loves. A chance encounter with Muriel, head of the king's personal guard, leads to Helen being chosen to undertake a quest to retrieve a long lost magical artifact that grants unspeakable power to the worthy few able to wield it. It's the only thing, the king believes, that can give the kingdom enough power to save itself. She's joined by Cordelia Langston, eldest daughter of one of the oldest noble families in Arla. Cory has her own reasons for wanting to join the quest, reasons she's unwilling to share. As the two journey deep into the heart of Arla, they discover secrets more deadly than the last — and a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the kingdom as they know it.

I'm starting a new tag list for this wip, so please let me know if you want to be added!

Character info below the cut!

STARRING

Helen Mast [she/her]: became a squire when she was very young, is desperate to get approval from Muriel (and any other authority figure), has learned a few trivial magic spells but isn't very good at them, has a horse named Whiskey who is her best friend

Cordelia "Cory" Langston [she/her]: eldest daughter of Lord Langston, lives in the palace six months out the year, would rather be out in the woods than stuck negotiating trade deals, loves her friends and family so so much

Moss Pennbrook [he/they]: bard who invites himself onto Helen's quest, a few years younger than Helen and Cory, born with the ability to wield magic (first in their family to do so), has never been serious once in their life

Levi Sherridan [he/him]: only son of King Sherridan and heir to the throne, was officially declared crown prince on his 18th birthday (which took place a few months before the events of the plot), frequently travels across Arla to connect with the people he's supposed to be ruling

Emory Thornfell [they/them]: a squire in Helen's squad, chaotic ball of energy who should really not be given sharp objects, befriends the prince, keeps Helen updated on palace ongoings while Helen is on her quest

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Proof of Life , Part III The Annunciation   -    Francis Di Fronzo , 2023.

American, b. 1969 -

Oil, watercolor and gouache on panel , 32 × 25 × 1 1/2 in. 81.3 × 63.5 × 3.8 cm. Framed.

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Unattributed 14th century Italian, (detail)

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ECLIPSE CELEBRATION

Digital Illustration by Christina Bencina

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When frankenstein's creature said accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust? And when Judas said why didn't you make me good enough so that you could've loved me? And when wych elm said why did you do this to me? I was your baby. You made me. But then sophokles said, i am the shape you made me, filth teaches filth.

#literature #insp: ignis

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Seeking beta readers for a queer fantasy romance novel

Fell A. Marsh's Taker of the Third Path follows Linmiru, a hedgewitch led by his god to an abandoned inn at an ancient crossroads. His task there is to meet the next person to take the overgrown "third path."

Months pass, and a growing connection with one of the inn's guests leads Lin to question his devotion to destiny—but the fate of the world rests on his prophesied meeting with the taker. And when the day finally comes, Linmiru must confront the reality that nothing at the old crossroads has been as it seemed.

If you're into character-driven fantasy, romance that explores darker, heavier themes, queer and trans characters, and some unique and vibrant world building, you'll probably love this book as much as I do!!

No experience required—the goal here is to get authentic feedback from real readers. All you need to apply for a free copy is a love of fantasy and/or queer romance and the willingness to give your honest opinion! The beta reading period begins later this month, so get in while signups are still open!

✨ Learn More & Sign Up Here ✨

#i'm very very busy sadly #i loved betareading hotu #writeblr

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WIP: Tequila*

*Title is a placeholder.

i wish you could tell me how to find silence. my head feels far too heavy recently.

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Genre: modern fantasy paranormal romantic LGBT+ YA/NA literary

Themes: self discovery, family, memories, boundaries, death, rebuilding

Warnings: discussion of mental health/illnesses, invasion of privacy, discussion of sexual content, sexual content, the aftermath of civil unrest

Current Progress: 1st Draft

I have characters? and an opening scene? :) 6/Oct

outlining 29/Oct

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characters: Zara Berridge, Walter Berridge, Marina Meyer, Jeremiah Sterne, Levi Haviaras, Tia Haviaras.

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NaNoWriMo 2021 Project Updates!

WTW Event posts: week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4.

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@thelaughingstag​

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