Reposted by OrclahomaStandplaats Kraków could really use some cash! @standplaatskrk.pl · 11/07/2026 128954
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 15/06/2026They let me know who they are as we go. I've accidentally written clever things like names and character traits that I only realized later. 020
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Yes! This is an essential part of orcish culture in my books. To be a fully-functioning adult member of society, they have to be admitted into one of three paths and educated and initiated into it by a member of that group. In this process, they earn a second name and a pendant that represents... 161
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Definitely! Their accents, dialects, and vocabulary vary wildly. I try to write different POV characters' chapters differently since they all see the world differently. The challenge is not to overdo it! 150
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 06/06/2026This is a fun one! Orcs are innately rock (or maybe steel), as they can harden parts of their skin like flexing a muscle. For their other types: Blaze: dark (ironically) Skum: water Skara: fighting Mike: poison Olarga: grass Doc: ground Kalliope: psychic/ghost (not rock/steel) 151
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 06/06/2026This is an important part of book 2. Demons can just do whatever they want (though can be persuaded/negotiated with). Angelic beings are sent on assignments for specific reasons by higher authorities, but this can be hacked by people using blood magic. 010
Reposted by OrclahomaElly "Enormity" Bangs @ellybangs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026This is what novel plot revision feels like 11725276
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Off the top of my head... Blaze is a mage/wizard Skum is a healer with connections to nature, maybe druid or shaman Skara is a warrior Mike is a paladin who's left his path Faraway is... a druid?? Olarga is a warrior Dr. Lemming is a ranger Kalliope is a wizard/mage Titus is an articifer 120
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I'd really love some art for my book, but I'm not an artist. I can't paint or draw worth anything. I know some great artists, but I don't have the extra cash to commission anything. But not having artwork is SO MUCH better than using AI. #Booksky #Authorsky 260
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 06/05/2026This thought has been inspirational for me. My writing has to be better than at least SOME of what's out there... right? 010
Reposted by OrclahomaIndie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 05/05/2026- gen ai can't be copyrighted - gen ai makes products from stolen materials - gen ai requires no talent, no skill and no creativity - you do not own it. you did not make it. you are presenting a nothing burger. if you want people to take you seriously, do your own work. 2271103
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 30/04/2026I think it started when I was playing with LEGO as a kid and hasn't really stopped (LEGO or world building, lol). 010
Orclahoma @orclahoma.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I mentioned my novel to a couple of friends today, and one asked me if it would ever see the light of day. That's decent motivation, right? Also, hi! New account. I want to learn more from y'all and share what little knowledge I have. ❤️📚 #booksky #authorsky 172
