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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Any one got a line on bunkers? I'm probably gonna need one. I seem to have elves... without pointed ears... and I think some kind of headbone closer to Minbari. There will be #fantasy fans who will rage. #worldbuilding #WritingCommunity #turtlewriters #pantserlife

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As a kid? Off the top of my head, I think I gotta give it to this thing. I feel like it still has it's feathers and claws in me to this day in some ways.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders D30: ACTUAL HEROES! I'm tired of heroes that are broken, down trodden, barely likeable, massively flawed, outright criminals, ect. I want to see more heroes being heroic. Some flaws are fine, but not a laundry list, or ones that make them nearly as bad as the badies.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Depends on WHY. Being a predator, Sundale has no problem waiting for the right reason. Staying hidden for ambush, food takes time to become actually edible, if there is a viable reason, he can wait. If the reason feels pointless or avoidable, then he gets less patient.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders D9: Not much really. I've dusted off my Star Trek Online account when a couple of friends got back into it, but that's it, and I don't expect to stick with it long. I'm already remembering why I stopped all those years ago.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Depends on which part. Sundale is very accurate about his view of his skills as an AESO. Even about his ability as being on the lead fighter. But less so about "what kind of Holdren he is". Xyera... hard to say. Still learning, but she's probably wrong about how much she cares.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters On ship/base, Sundale will probably find a place to sleep. Or he may relax with Jason while he watches "ancient sci-punk shows". If a planet/posting allows, he'll spend time in the wild, hopefully far enough away from civilization so that he can't see/hear it. Then he'll...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Well, the muse is FINALLY settling on enough of a design that we can get going on the dragon story again. Why it had to know all of this in such detail, on a first draft, before we did so, is beyond me, Welcome to my brain! #Turtlewriters #Writingcommunity #writerslife

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters I guess I have to go relative since a dragon will naturally be more durable than a "normal" gray wolf. :P With that rule set forth... I think I gotta give it to Luna. The amount of physical abuse he takes... very few beings can take that and keep going, and yet he somehow thrives!

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Luna was only one POV. Entirely from a wolf's perspective, specifically Luna's. Never changed. Gold 1 did a fair bit of shoulder hopping. We have more than one journey to follow, and that's the main determination for who gets POV time; whose journey/tale is it we're following?

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D19: Somehow, this always makes me think of Jason and Sundale. How they helped keep each other going, and not just by saving each other from enemy fire. And many of those times, before we meet them for the first time. "Those Nights" - Skillet www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Bc...

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Those Nights

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Even without the others BEING animals... Gotta go to Conall. Granted, his wolf side helps A LOT, but he is also just naturally good with animals of all kinds, though especially live stock. He can work with them in ways many can't. His wolf side just makes it easier still.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D18: Not really used for my writing, but for sure one I added to my general listening because it make me smile. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGBP...

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The Happy Song

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you're a fan of the "Warriors" cat books, "Arm of the Starfish", or wolves in general, Luna's journey will be right up your alley. Get both books together and save! 🐺Deep characters 🐺Deeper emotional moments 🐺100% Wolf Perspective 🐺Fantasy feel 🐺 Links here; www.forestwells.com/lunathelonew...

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LunaTheLoneWolf

Cover art by "chickenbusiness" Cover design by Sophia Feddersen

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's not your average sci-fi. The Gold 1 series will hit you in the feels, and leave you wanting to know what happens next. 🌀Deep characters 🌀Personal journeys 🌀Alien foxes 🌀Thrilling, yet easy to follow action 🌀Fantasy-scifi 🌀Prose that hooks you Links here; www.forestwells.com/fogofwar.html

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FogofWar

Cover art by Ilya Royz

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Luna needs several after what he went through. Just imagine a teen getting driven away from home over a lie. His first few days alone weren't kind either. Sundale could use one... if he'd accept it. Nevermind being a tortured POW, he often feels like he's stuck between...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

So a question for the #writingcommunity; Do the promo posts actually work? I always thought that the posts from writers that's just a quick promo of their work just gets annoying or skipped over, but I see them a lot too. So... like... do they actually work?

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D16 I think this counts without giving any real indication as to what it is, but is obvious when you read it. :P www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyd1...

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You Can Fly (from Peter Pan)

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D15: I get to play with this one! Depends on the moment, sometimes I need silence, other times I use music to help me get into the moment. Here are some! www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Jv... www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDVO... www.youtube.com/watch?v=DefZ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbLl...

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Boris Nonte - Burn

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Well Jason and Yarain both earned a rather firm Gibbs Slap for how they handled Sundale after his time as a POW. They kind of didn't pay attention to the state he was in, or listen as well as they needed to, even though they did have a couple of valid points. Rajor I'm pretty...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Sundale is absolutely devoted. When he sees you ask pack, nothing will keep him from helping or defending. He'll literally move a world if he has to. Jason Harlem meanwhile, is humble enough to take the sword when he messes up. He'll even point it out himself if he see it...

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K. Vale Nagle @kvalenagle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Do I have any mutuals in DC who could house Glenn (my spouse) for two weeks? His actual housing there starts in two weeks, but he was approved to work from here (Denver) until then and that was just withdrawn so he needs to fly to DC tomorrow and find a bed to sleep on for two weeks =/

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D14: I think I'll stick with made up songs. Partly lazy. Partly the fun of making up song titles. (Gold 1) Admiral Solez: ""Make it Work"" (Luna, The Lone Wolf) Rajor: "Can only be one" (The First Sandulf) Nalin: "Last Time We Tuck Tail"

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Well Luna has Rajor, a clear rival for future lead of the pack, and it is FAR from friendly. And we know what it leads to. ... I don't know that I really have any other "rivals". Opponents aplenty, but no one I'd call a rival really.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sometimes my muse can be annoying. It's not really crucial, but the muse is adamant. We need to finally, put to bed, the design of Xyera. Details about what she looks like have been in flux, and the muse won't write another word about her, until we settle it. I guess it's needed, but at the same...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

hmm... could do something like CBS's "S.E.A.L Team". Following the adventures of COB team on their missions. Before, or during, the Gold 1 series. So another action series, but focusing on a Vesper team instead of a Scorn.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The climax of "Ripple". Without going into spoilers. It touches on so many things, and with the right music, major goosebumps may be there through it all. And I'd just love to see it fully formed and in action.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D11: uhhh... which one DIDN'T I add for the vibes? Almost every one is there to help me get into the emotion of a scene. But I'll give you this one; Ace Combat: Assault Horizon OST - White Devil www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLqh...

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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon OST - White Devil

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

25 years ago. Like everyone, I woke up to a normal morning. Then I turned the TV on, and found it was far from normal. I didn't know anyone involved, but still it was unlike anything I had seen. I actually remember saying, "Someone is trying to start a war." Later that day...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Currently, gotta give it to Carter Gomez. The energetic pilot of Gold 2 has plenty of jokes and teases, even when trying to make a point. Also he's, in his words, "a crazy half-Mexican". I'll let you try to imagine that kind of personality.

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I can't afford to go back to the hospital, but I don't have much of a choice today. Just hoping this isn't pneumonia yet again. We can't afford more hospital bills; we're still drowning from the last time(s) and The Kid's gender affirming care. A single dollar helps. Sharing this helps. 💜

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Luna: I can't do anything meaningful. Jason Harlem: The fate of my group is my responsibility alone. Sundale: I'm not a normal Holdren. Xyera: I don't care about anyone.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters I really don't know. Sundale is hard to predict here. On one hand, you have the wild mindset. Don't bring attention to yourself or join in on things that don't involve you. But he HAS spent a lot of time around humans, and does value the idea of helping others...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D9: For "Luna" and "Xyera's Peek", give me Kris Bowers. After what he did for "The Wild Robot", I would SO love to see what he wrote for those. For the "Gold 1" Series, get me Ron Jones. What he did for things like the Romulans in season 1 of TNG... I WANT THAT LEVEL OF SKILL!

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🍁🎃Eski🎃🍁 @eskiworks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I bought this Dark Natasha original at a convention many years ago, and I'm selling it! I think I bought it for around $200, looking for at least $100 + shipping cost for anyone interested.

Photo of a framed piece of original art from Dark Natasha, of two anthro bats snogging in the nude.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters *Sundale and Jason look at each other* "You do know what we do for a living, right?" Okay, to actually answer, well, each other. I mean, they serve on the same fighter for a reason. They're very close friends, and they work very very well together.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D8; No. I do playlists for "emotions". Things like "tense", "combat", "heavy", "wonder", ect. And I often use just one or two songs from a list for a given moment, as each moment and world is unique and needs their own feel.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Sundale had a unique upbringing. He was a pet at first, then when his first care taker realized he was sapient, she started to educate him up to a low-end college level. Eventually, he went through Interstar Academy to finish, and get his officer tab.

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D7: I struggled to think of actual songs, and drew nothing but blanks. So you get made up songs; Luna - "I'll Accept it" Sundale - "Where is home?" Jason Harlem - "Condition 1" Xyera - "She's not here!"

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Gunny Waffle @gunnywaffle.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We've spent everything we have keeping a family member from death. His medical problems persist. He is in extreme pain and we can't afford the care he needs. I feel sick asking for help like this, but what choice do we have? Please help if able. Reposts are free. Thank you. ko-fi.com/gunnywaffle

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember D3 Xyera - Flight of the Silverbird by Two Steps From Hell www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J37... Luna - "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again" by Danny Gokey www.youtube.com/watch?v=F77v... The Gold 1 Crew - "Star Sky" by Two Steps From Hell www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad_f...

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Two Steps From Hell - Flight of the Silverbird Extended

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember: D2 "Luna, The Lone Wolf" - "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again" by Danny Gokey "The First Sandulf" - "Who I'm Meant To Be" by Anthem Lights "Xyera's Peek" - "RAIN" by Tony Ann

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#SongsOfSeptember: D1 Just found this, catching up! I'm Forest. A small town author who likes to tell tales of personal journeys. I think I have to go with "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless. It has a lot of personal meaning and impact for me. And for that reason, yeah, it's in my files. ;)

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

How about a bit of lovey dovey stuff? :P

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

In today's episode of #TheStoryKnew; So I'm slowly figuring out the leading religion for my fantasy. I know it involves "An order of Ones", but I'm still learning who they are and all. Then I start to plot it out using what the story has given me so far. I seem to have just three Ones...

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Forest Wells @forestwellsden.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#AwesomeCharacters Sundale is quite famous! First off, he was the first Holdren United Systems met. This isn't Star Trek. There are actually few races in my universe. So anytime a new one is found, it is BIG news. Beyond that, he's on Gold 1. That fighter group is well known, even among civilians...

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