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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 11h

Enjoy the quiet before the storm! As a digital artist who loves bringing characters to life that pre launch stage is always my favorite part of the process. Are you plotting out any fun main characters for the new books yet?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 17h

Enjoy the quiet before the storm. As a digital artist who loves bringing characters to life that pre launch stage is always my favorite part of the process. Are you plotting out any fun main characters for the new books yet?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 17h

Character arcs in historical fiction take so much care to get right!! Are you writing about a real historical figure or an original character set in that era?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That's awesome. Is this notes research for your biographical historical fiction project?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That premise sounds really intriguing. Are your two main characters dynamic opposites or more like two people in the same boat?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Haha love that mindset. Are you currently working on a new project or taking a breather between releases?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nice! Short stories are such a fun break from a massive novel project. Is it sci-fi like your profile pic or something totally different?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

huge congrats on finishing it querying is such a major milestone!! fingers crossed an agent grabs it soon. is this your first time going through the querying process or have you done it before?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Love that! The mystery definitely keeps the suspense high. Which of your books was the most fun to write like that?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The ultimate author revenge. Is it usually real drama that inspires the plot or do you just like keeping everyone guessing?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Huge congrats on getting Project NESS to your agent! Are you someone who needs to completely map out Project RIVERA before writing or do you just jump right in during those workout sessions?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Getting positive feedback on a draft is a huge win. Is this short story connected to the novel you're prepping to sub or a standalone project?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That feeling when an article gives you that exact spark you needed is the best. Hope the writing session went well today

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congrats on hitting the first 1,000. Are you staying in the fantasy/horror space for this one or trying out something totally new?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That actually makes total sense speech mannerisms make characters feel way more real. Does your MC have a specific word or phrase they end up repeating a lot?"

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Hahah, are you a 'let it sit in a drawer for a month' person, or do you dive straight into editing while it's still fresh?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Love the hyper precise decimal point word counts haha. What subgenre of fantasy are you writing?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A doppelganger showing up at the kitchen table pouring tea is such a eerie and compelling premise. Is this for a standalone project or a series you’re working on?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A wrapped feast sounds like the ultimate fantasy comfort food. Is Hope a main character in this story or part of a larger group?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Welcome to Bluesky! The dark fantasy and horror communities are pretty active over here. What kind of project are you working on right now?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That's so true especially when writing fantasy. Do you tap into that kind of deep atmosphere when building the world for 15th Kingdom?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy 1 year anniversary! Huge congrats on Book 2 coming next year as well are you currently working on the drafting phase for it or is it already in editing?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

that's the best kind of worldbuilding leaving room for the world to grow if the story demands it. how far into writing Titanfall are you right now?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Haha Roblin the goblin sounds like an absolute fan favorite. Do you already have character art or visuals for him and Lirisi or do you mostly just keep them in your head while writing? I would love to see them if you have any!!

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

body horror in dark fantasy hits so hard when done right!! implies some pretty wild creature or transformation design. is this one a standalone or are you planning a series?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ooh Lirisi's story in Gnasentia sounds intriguing!! 🙌🏻 Is Lirisi the main character you had the most fun writing in this draft?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

227k words in 8 months is huge congrats 🙌🏻🙌🏻 on finishing Draft 1. Is Echoes of the Past continuing right where Trial by Fire left off?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Nothing beats a good villain speech right before the final showdown! Who’s the villain delivering this line in The Storm Forged Throne?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

solid worldbuilding stack dnd and shadowrun give so much inspiration. btw, is Project: Titanfall going to be more dark fantasy or leaning heavier into the horror side?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hey I tried messaging you but it looks like your DMs aren’t open. If you don’t mind could you follow me back so I can send you a message?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That sounds really cool! If you don’t mind could we continue this conversation in DMs? I’d love to hear more about Corsair but it’s getting a little hard to keep track of everything here with finding posts..

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That book playlist idea is so cool.. I’m curious about your characters now who’s the main character in this one?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I love how the story spans generations like that especially with the same people carrying through. What’s your current WIP?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That makes sense, especially if the story kept opening up as you wrote it. I really like the idea of balancing the farming side with the human drama. Do the three books each focus on a different stage of their lives?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I actually love that approach having the big picture figured out but letting the little details surprise you while writing sounds so fun. Do you usually discover your characters the same way or do you have their personalities and appearances pretty much figured out beforehand?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That actually sounds really interesting A three novel story spanning forty years gives you so much room to explore the family and how they change over time. What made you choose an Oklahoma farm family as the focus?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That’s actually such a fun release schedule every Halloween is perfect for a fantasy romance series too. Do you already have the next book pretty much planned out or are you still figuring out the story as you go?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A queer fantasy romance series and a marketing book at the same time? That’s quite the mix which one are you more excited to finish right now the series or the marketing book?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

that actually sounds like the right approach for the character. Now I’m curious about their voice though what kind of personality do they have?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ahh I see what you mean sometimes a character’s voice really does set the age in the reader’s mind. Do you think you’ll keep the protagonist around that age or are you still figuring that part out?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now I’m curious about those three answers i feel like there’s a story behind each one. Which one do you usually count as the real beginning?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yeah that makes sense i guess you’ll find out pretty quickly once the beta readers get their hands on it. What made you decide to aim the story toward the 9–13 age range?

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𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝐼𝓈𝒜𝓌𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 @danielleisawsome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What project are you currently working on? I’d love to hear what you’re writing

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